"Speculation Grows on Imminent End to Fed's Balance Sheet Reduction"
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The Federal Reserve is considering when to start discussions on ending its quantitative tightening (QT) program, as revealed in the minutes from the last FOMC meeting. Several members indicated it's time to consider the technical aspects of slowing down the balance sheet reduction, suggesting the end of QT might be approaching sooner than anticipated. The plan is to stop shrinking the balance sheet when reserve balances are above the level needed for ample reserves.
Topics:business#balance-sheet#federal-reserve#finance-and-economics#fomc#monetary-policy#quantitative-tightening
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