Markets on alert for changes to runoff of Fed's balance sheet
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Financial markets are closely watching the Federal Reserve's upcoming announcement regarding potential modifications to its quantitative tightening (QT) strategy. The focus is not only on interest rate decisions but also on how the Fed plans to manage the runoff of its massive balance sheet, which could have significant implications for market liquidity and asset valuations.
March 18, 2025 | 6:45 pm
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The broad market ETF could experience volatility based on the Fed's balance sheet runoff strategy, which may influence overall market liquidity and investor sentiment.
Changes to the Fed's balance sheet reduction strategy can significantly impact market liquidity, potentially affecting broad market ETFs like SPY. A neutral stance is appropriate given the uncertainty of the specific details.
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