Many of the criticisms of the US Fed’s recent communications on monetary policy are, in our view, unfair. However, the difficulty that the media and markets have found in drawing clear conclusions from FOMC statements and Chairman Bernanke’s speeches is further evidence of the limitations of “forward guidance”. More volatility therefore lies ahead.
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