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Why the Fed could lose $1.5 trillion

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Fed's Financial Burden

This chapter explores the financial challenges faced by the Federal Reserve due to bond purchases during the pandemic, highlighting losses exceeding $180 billion. It uses relatable analogies to explain the implications of low-interest debt transitioning to higher rates and raises important questions about accountability in monetary policy.

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