Fed weighs addition to policy toolbox
The Fed may have a desire to switch to a different monetary-policy regime, one that would involve using a permanent balance sheet.
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Inflation likely to pressure the Fed
The most pressing issue for global markets for the remainder of the third quarter will be the mounting challenge for the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep reinforcing its “optimal control” framework in the face of higher inflation data. Striking the right balance The Fed has a dual mandate under the law: to pursue policies that
This housing trend can influence Fed’s tapering
One of the decision points that the Fed will encounter as it considers tapering its quantitative easing (QE) measures will be the relative strength of the housing market. One factor influencing this strength is mortgage rates. The interest rates on long-term (30-year) loans have risen above 4% on the back of the move to higher