Bernanke provides optimistic prediction on economic growth

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke gave his most optimistic prediction yet Tuesday about the end of the recession, saying he expects the economy to start growing again this year -- although the comeback could be weak and more jobs will disappear even after a recovery takes hold.

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