The reduction will affect securities.
The US Federal Reserve has warned that it is ready start reducing the assets on its central bank's balance sheet by $ 95 billion a month. That is, the reduction will be twice as much as it is. This is evidenced by the minutes of the meeting, which took place on March 15-16, Interfax-Ukraine reports.
securities – about $ 35 billion a month, “the document reads.
In 2017-2019, the Federal Reserve sold assets at a slower pace – $ 50 billion a month.
The Fed is expected to agree on an asset sale program at its May meeting.
Many members of the Federal Open Market Committee believe that raising the rate by 50 basis points at one or more meetings is justified. if inflation in the United States does not begin to decline.
Inflation in the United States jumped to 7.9% in February, renewing the 1982 high. The PCE index, the Fed's main inflation rate, reached 6.4% the month before last, while the target level is 2%.
The next FOMC meeting is scheduled for May 3-4.
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