Economy

The Fed is considering cutting rates on reserves in ending quantitative easing

By Joseph Lawler
Published November 20, 2013 5:00am ET
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The Fed is considering cutting rates on reserves in ending quantitative easing
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and other Fed officials are searching for ways to reduce its $85 billion monthly bond purchases while still reassuring markets that interest rates will remain at zero until the economy improves. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin) | Jacquelyn Martin

Minutes from the Oct. 29-30 meeting of Federal Reserve officials indicate that they are considering a variety of ways to reduce the central bank’s bond-buying program without withdrawing stimulus, including by cutting the rate the Fed offers on reserves.

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