Bernanke comfortable, but says inflation risks remain

11:40 am ET Feb 14, 2007

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Bernanke comfortable, but says inflation risks remain

WASHINGTON - Fed chief Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that the central
bank is comfortable with rates at their current levels but stressed that
further rate hikes could occur if the inflation outlook worsens.