Posted on 01/22/2012 8:36:42 PM PST by quicksilver123
Next Wednesday, between 12:30 and 2PM, we will get a ton of new information to digest and analyze. The Federal Reserve will make a series of statements while unveiling its new communication effort. A portion of the new information will be contained in the revised Summary of Economic Projections (SEP).
The Fed has worked long and hard on its new communication policy. The question is, What will people think and how will the markets react? I believe that there is a very good possibility that the Feds plan will add to uncertainties regarding monetary policy. Contrary to its objectives, the new openness and clarity may end up causing the confusion.
The Fed will provide information regarding members thinking on the future size of the Feds balance sheet (BS). This is critical. We might see a consensus view that the Feds balance sheet will grow another 25% over the next 18 months. That would bring this headline:
(Excerpt) Read more at thesenewtimes.com ...
Clarity is the one on the right.
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