The policy objective at Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee will be to prepare market participants for the major shift in policy that lies ahead: a rate hike in March, another in June, and a balance sheet runoff likely to start in June or July. Policymakers and investors should ... READ MORE >
Federal Reserve balance sheet
How the Fed plans to use its balance sheet to craft a soft landing
Key takeaways The Fed will begin reducing its balance sheet by midyear. Expect a roll-off of $2.85 trillion by the end of 2024. The roll-off can be put on hold if economic conditions merit. The Fed is unlikely to sell assets back into the market under current conditions. Risks to the ... READ MORE >