Quantitative Easing –

A recent survey indicated that 53 of 56 economists expected the Federal Reserve to start a second round of quantitative easing.  The survey also indicated that 29 economists expect the amount to exceed $500 billion.  The stock market is expected to have a favorable reaction to the bond purchases.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-01/fed-likely-to-announce-500-billion-of-purchases-survey-shows.html

James Sutliff

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