Fed’s Focus Shifts: Slowing QuantitativeTightening is Key The central bank has to shrink its balance sheet enough to rebuild its stimulus arsenal, but not so much that it destabilizes markets. You got this.Photographer: David McNew/Getty Images With interest-rate cuts off the table for now, the US Federal Reserve will focus on a different topic at next week’s policy-making meeting: when and how to slow quantitative tightening, the process of reducing the vast securities portfolio amassed in previous efforts to support economic activity. A final plan should be in place by the middle of this year. Whatever happens, the destination matters a lot more than the speed. Michael PiccoiniStrategic Planning, Leadership & Analysis Professional with a background in healthcare, manufacturing and retail. I have a strong understanding of the complex world of revenue Management and how to make it more relevant, understandable, and actionable for executive leadership across all levels of an organization. My career has spanned several years at UnitedHealth Group, Inc. I obtained my B. Comm from the University of Windsor and MBA from Wayne State University « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Commercial Real Estate Concerns Lead to Higher Borrowing Costs for Banks READ MORE Fidelity's Macro Guru Sees Bitcoin Reaching $6 Trillion Valuation READ MORE 56% of Americans can’t afford a $1,000 emergency expense: We are ‘living in a paycheck-to-paycheck nation,’ money expert says READ MORE Samsung: 2024 Key Commodity Market Outlook READ MORE Oil Prices Climb as Market Optimism Grows Amid Tightening Supply Signals READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment