Money | Ben Bernanke Bernanke: We're Prepared to Dole Out More Stimulus Says he expects more job creation once 'temporary shocks' pass By Kevin Spak Posted Jul 13, 2011 11:20 AM CDT Copied Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies on Capitol Hill, July 13, 2011, before the House Financial Services Committee where he delivered the semiannual Monetary Policy Report. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) The Federal Reserve is ready and willing to pour more money into the economy if it has to, Ben Bernanke told Congress today. “The possibility remains that the recent economic weakness may prove more persistent than expected … implying a need for additional policy support,” Bernanke said. “The Federal Reserve remains prepared to respond.” The comments were Bernanke’s first since June’s ugly jobs report, reports Bloomberg. Bernanke called the report “disappointing,” but attributed it to temporary issues like the spike in energy prices. “Once the temporary shocks that have been holding down economic activity pass, we expect to again see the effects of policy accommodation reflected in stronger economic activity and job creation,” he said. Stocks climbed on the statement, with the Dow up about 150 points at midday. Read These Next Gavin Newsom has filed a massive lawsuit against Fox News. Trumps ends trade talks with Canada. New York Times ranks the best movies of the 21st century. A man has been deported for kicking an airport customs beagle. Report an error