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QE3 tapering in September still a good bet

We don’t think the balanced discussion that took place at the FOMC meeting in mid-June means that the Fed is less likely to slow the pace of its monthly asset purchases sooner rather than later. In fact, the stronger news on employment released since the meeting means that if the Fed were to reconvene today, a majority would probably favour tapering QE3 earlier.

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