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Fed's longer low rate pledge won't change much

The Fed's pledge to keep interest rates exceptionally low for much longer than previously won't significantly boost the real economy. Admittedly, the chances of QE3 have risen. But the rebound in core inflation and the growing division at the Fed mean that QE3 is more likely to come next year than this year.

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