On Wednesday, Fed chief Ben Bernanke will testify before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress in Washington, DC. Traders would be keen to expect some chatter about interest rates and monetary policy.

On Thursday, Fed Chief Ben Bernanke will be granting a rare evening speech at the 43rd annual Alexander Hamilton Awards Dinner in Washington DC. Traders are warn to pay particular attention to the free form question and answer session which will follow his speech.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will be speaking to the Regional Chamber in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday. Here’s why traders should listen very carefully to his speech for any hints regarding an interest rate increase.