Greg Leonberger, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA
Partner, Director of Research
In a move widely expected by investors and analysts, yesterday the Fed announced details of further quantitative easing (“QE”), commonly referred to as QE2. Similar to the first round of quantitative easing initiated between January 2009 and March 2010, QE2 will feature the Fed expanding its holdings of Treasury securities in an effort to promote growth, maintain low interest rates, and reduce unemployment.
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