Bernanke makes no comment on economy at conference open
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., Aug 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke made no comment about the outlook for the economy or interest rates in brief opening remarks at a central bank conference on Thursday.
Bernanke is due to give a more extensive speech on Friday morning, during which he is expected to touch on financial market instability. (Reporting by Mark Felsenthal; Editing by Louise Heavens)
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