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ritholtz.com - 11/4/2009
When does Ben say no?
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As a parent, the easiest thing to do is say yes to the kids and give them what they want. What’s harder is to say no and instill some discipline. The Fed faces a similar issue today in deciding when to say no to extraordinarily easy money. Ben’s in a no win situation for now in that ...

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Bear Mountain Bull — From Peter Boockvar : As a parent, the easiest thing to do is say yes to the kids and give them what they want. What’s harder is to say no and instill some discipline. The Fed faces a similar issue today in deciding when to say no to extraordinarily easy money. Ben’s in a no win situation for now in that the risk trade dynamics change for the worse if he signals that rates won’t stay “exceptionally low” for an “extended period” and he risks further inflaming asset inflation if he stays put. The economic outlook though won’t change much if the fed funds rate is at .25, .50 or ...

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