World stocks flat ahead of US production data

BANGKOK (AP) — World stock markets mostly refrained from big moves Friday as traders waited for a report on U.S. industrial production.

Bernanke lifts Wall St, keeps stimulus in play

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, expressing "grave concern" for the stagnating U.S. job market, said the central bank was prepared to take further steps to strengthen the economy if necessary.