quantitative easing
The mechanics of bond buying - how the Federal Reserve affects interest rates
Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on November 11th, 2021Why does the Federal Reserve buy bonds?
Submitted by Trott Brook Financial on October 27th, 2021In late winter of 2020, the western world realized that COVID-19 was going to cause some major economic problems. Financial markets started to unravel globally at the fastest pace in modern history. The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate to zero and announced a massive bond purchasing program to support the economy.
