The Federal Reserve along with its major central banking partners moved on Sunday to restore functioning credit markets in an attempt to put a floor under the global economy and calm financial markets. The Fed announced a restoration of quantitative easing to the tune of $700 billion. In addition, the ... READ MORE >
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How the Fed responds to economic downturns
Since the 1970s, the Federal Reserve has relied on manipulating expectations of short-term interest rates through cuts in its overnight policy rate in response to economic and manufacturing slowdowns. Reducing interest rates is thought to facilitate investment, which is necessary for economic growth and ... READ MORE >