Comments From Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke - DJ

Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke: US Economy May Contract In 1st Half Of Year, Economy Should Pick Up In 2nd Half; But Risks To Downside, Bernanke:`Much` Econ, Market Adjustment Has Already Taken Place, Fed Actions To Date Should Promote Economic Recovery, Confident About Long-Term Economic Prospects - Dow Jones

Bernanke: Financial Markets Still Under 'Considerable' Stress, Bernanke: Munis, Student Loans Affected By Credit Turmoil, Jobless Rate Should Move Higher In Coming Months, Inflation Should Moderate In Coming Quarters, US Dollar's Decline Has Contributed To Inflation - Dow Jones

Bernanke: Bear Stearns Rescue Raised Tough Policy Issues, Bear Failure Would Have Been Tough To Contain, Fed Liquidity Measures 'Seem To Have Been Helpful' - Dow Jones