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U.S. Job Market Seen As X Factor In Fed's Stimulus Plans

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday. Stocks rose in the moments after details of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting were released today. Richard Drew/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

U.S. Job Market Seen As X Factor In Fed's Stimulus Plans

July 10, 2013 • The Federal Reserve's policy group says that "a highly accommodative stance of monetary policy will remain appropriate for a considerable time after the asset purchase program ends."

The Two-Way

Federal Reserve Confirms It Plans To 'Twist' In Bid To Bring Down Rates

September 21, 2011 • By selling some bonds and buying others, the central bank hopes to put downward pressure on long-term interest rates. The hoped-for result: a boost to the economy.

It's All Politics

Easier To Win Nobel Prize Than Senate Confirmation To Federal Reserve

June 6, 2011 • Peter Diamond argues he's not the real loser after Senate Republicans blocked his nomination to the Federal Reserve. It's sound monetary policy based on rigorous thinking, not ideology.

It's All Politics

Fed Up! Bernanke (Gently) Takes On Critics

November 19, 2010 • Bernanke said the Fed's $600 billion Treasury bond buywas just another way to do what the Fed does when it lowers key interest rates. The alternative, he said, was to risk more unemployment and economic woes in the U.S. and eventually the world.

The Two-Way

Federal Reserve To Keep Pumping Cash Into Economy

August 10, 2010 • The Federal Reserve said it would keep pumping money into the economy by buying Treasury securities.

The Two-Way

Fed Sees Weak Economy All Over, Leaves Key Rate Alone

June 23, 2010 • The Federal Reserve left a key rate unchanged, noting that there were signs of weakness throughout the economy.

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The Two-Way

U.S. Job Market Seen As X Factor In Fed's Stimulus Plans

The Two-Way

Federal Reserve Confirms It Plans To 'Twist' In Bid To Bring Down Rates

It's All Politics

Easier To Win Nobel Prize Than Senate Confirmation To Federal Reserve

It's All Politics

Fed Up! Bernanke (Gently) Takes On Critics

The Two-Way

Federal Reserve To Keep Pumping Cash Into Economy

The Two-Way

Fed Sees Weak Economy All Over, Leaves Key Rate Alone