Bernanke Says Goal of Asset Purchases is ‘Faster Recovery’

Bernanke Says Goal of Asset Purchases is ‘Faster RecoveryNov. 5  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said the central bank’s plan to purchase $600 billion in Treasuries is targeted to bring about a more rapid U.S. recovery. “The Federal Open Market Committee voted to buy additional securities in the open market with the goal of providing more stimulus and we hope bringing about a