Yellen: We Expect to End Asset Purchases at Next Meeting

Yellen: We Expect to End Asset Purchases at Next Meeting

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The transcript discusses the improvement in labor market conditions since the program's inception and notes a reduced likelihood of inflation running below 2%. Consequently, the pace of asset purchases has been reduced, with plans to purchase $15 billion of securities per month starting next month. If the committee's expectations of labor market improvement and inflation reaching the 2% target are met, the program will conclude at the next meeting.

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How much will the committee be purchasing in securities per month starting next month?

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What will happen to the program if the labor market and inflation expectations are met?

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