Post-chocolate jeans, a crowded room, the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet - some things are known for being tight. But now thanks to quantitative easing, one of those is loosening, and it has nothing to do with Valentine’s Day treats or packed rooms, and everything to do with the future of your finances.
What Has the Fed Been Up To?
Since 2022, the U.S. central banking system, also known as the Federal Reserve or “the Fed”, has been pursuing Quantitative Tightening (QT), a strategy that reduces the amount of money circulating in the economy by selling government assets and securities.
This policy produces everyday consequences like:
High interest rates
Lower inflation
A slower economy
Tighter credit and fewer loan approvals
Reduced consumer and business spending
Between you and me, the only thing I really love on that list is lower inflation. So, when would the Fed embrace QT?
When Does the Fed Use Quantitative Tightening?
Post-pandemic, QT made sense because...