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. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Why Britain Is Still Paying the Price for Gordon Brown’s Gold Bullion Blunder READ MORE Dollar's Dominance Under Scrutiny: Morgan Stanley's Perspective READ MORE The Day the Hunt Brothers Capped the Price of Gold READ MORE Middle East Tensions Rise: Recent Strikes Near U.S. Base in Syria Escalate Ongoing Conflict READ MORE ZeroHedge: There's An Odd Chill In The Air – Dallas Fed Respondents Warn Of "Pending Doom" READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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
