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Operation Twist
Explaining the Fed's 'Operation Twist' with diamonds
by
Paddy Hirsch
Jun 26, 2012
The Federal Reserve's most recent policy move is simply a way of driving down interest rates. But how does it work? Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains Operation Twist with a simple analogy.
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Federal Reserve to continue Operation Twist
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 20, 2012
Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed would continue buying Treasury bills to drive long-term interest rates down, but would also wait before taking more action on the economy.
What the Federal Reserve has left in its arsenal
Mar 12, 2012
What more can the Federal Reserve do to help boost the American economy?