Not even an informed group of experts can set the perfect rate to keep the economy moving on an even keel — not too hot and inflationary, not too slow and recessionary.
Every Federal Reserve Board meeting is second-guessed by the markets — and the latest is no exception. No one can deny the power of the Fed to impact the economy by increasing or cutting interest rates. But not even an informed group of experts can set the perfect rate to keep the economy moving on an even keel — not too hot and inflationary, not too slow and recessionary.
Individuals who buy securities at those Treasury auctions agree to accept the average rate set by the big players, not knowing the specific rate in advance of the auction, though they are likely close to current rates in the trading market. The level of interest rates is also impacted by demand for these U.S. government IOUs from the U. S. government.
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