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Bernanke: Low Rates to Endure Long after QE Ends

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Bernanke: Low Rates to Endure Long after QE Ends (Bloomberg)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said yesterday, “The target for the federal funds rate is likely to remain near zero for a considerable time after the asset purchases end…” He went on to hint that the target could even endure long after the jobless rate in the United States hits 6.5 percent or lower. Policy makers are considering holding over lower rates to keep the fledgling U.S. economic recovery on track. By distancing rate hikes from quantitative-easing (QE) tapering, Bernanke likely will keep people invested in the market. Reassurances like this one from Bernanke can go a long way to assuaging investors, but will they be enough to support an economic rebirth once the $85 billion a month in support has ended?

Wayne Ellis

Wayne Ellis has been involved in the financial publishing industry for more than 15 years. During that time, he has helped to edit, to market and to launch products and services for Ernst & Young, LLC, Fidelity Investments, Agora, LLC, and Eagle Financial Publications. He currently puts his broad-based experience and industry expertise to use as a contributing writer for Eagle Financial Publications. He also is a graduate of Arizona State University.