Fed Tries ‘Operation Twist’ to Spur Growth

The Federal Reserve says it will sell $400 billion of its shorter-term securities to buy longer-term holdings, its latest effort to boost a weak economy. The Fed’s move to rebalance its $2.87 trillion portfolio could lower Treasury yields further. Ultimately, it might reduce rates on mortgages and other consumer…

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Fed Tries ‘Operation Twist’ to Spur Growth

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