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Fed playing down expectations of further stimulus

In the wake of the Fed’s new policy strategy, a range of officials have used speeches in recent days to play down expectations that a major loosening in policy is imminent. While we still expect the Fed to strengthen its forward guidance and step up the pace of its asset purchases eventually, the latter now looks unlikely to be unveiled any time soon.

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