Here. Given the risks to the outlook, I consider it appropriate for the Committee to proceed cautiously in adjusting policy. This caution is especially warranted because, with the federal funds rate so low, the FOMC’s ability to use conventional monetary policy to respond to economic disturbances is asymmetric. If economic conditions were to strengthen considerably […]
Read More →So last week the news out of the Fed meeting was that they would reduce its monthy bond purchases to USD 75 bn from USD 85 bn. Bernanke retires @ the end of January and Yellen then takes over, whats the Fed policy likely to be going forward? See below…
Read More →The crowd roars “Liquidity liquidity liquidity!” Not much really to say other than enjoy this liquidity run provided by the Fed, ECB and BoE. See below for charts.
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