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Data Round-Up II: Fed Banks Keep Up Pressure for Further Rate Hikes
posted by Michael Lewis on April 11, 2017
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Headline
Echoing the recent pattern, the number of Fed banks lobbying for tighter policy fell sharply after the December (funds target and discount) rate hike but began rising quickly thereafter.
Abstract
FMI’s review of the Fed’s recent Discount Rate Meetings released this afternoon plus an overview of the Fed Balance Sheet as policymakers move toward a strategy to wind down their extreme portfolio.