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 I Took Physical Delivery of My Tesla Stock Certificates READ MORE Crude Market Heats Up: WTI Climbs 3.3% as Supply-Demand Gap Narrows READ MORE Fed Minutes: Patience Prevails as Officials Await Clearer Inflation Trend READ MORE The TRUTH About Costco Gold Bars READ MORE We Are 'Late In the Game' of Controlled Financial Demolition READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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