Is the Fed Loosening or Tightening? It’s Complicated.

Tags: Economic Policy, The Fed, Financial Markets, U.S. Economy

01/31/2025 Tom Mullen

Thanks to the Fed’s balance sheet and the Fed’s policy on reverse repurchase agreements, it’s hard to tell whether the Fed is being hawkish or dovish.

Original article: Is the Fed Loosening or Tightening? It’s Complicated.

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