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Fed continues with gradual QE tapering

The Fed's policy announcement was largely as expected, with the monthly asset purchases reduced by an additional $10bn, to $25bn per month. But subtle changes to the statement and Philadelphia Fed President Charles Plosser's dissent suggest that the hawks are beginning to push their case harder.

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