We now think that the Fed will provide more policy stimulus when the FOMC next meets in September. The most likely scenario is a third round of asset purchases (QE3), this time focusing on mortgage-backed securities rather than Treasuries. But we think a better way to boost growth would be to cut the interest rate payable on excess reserves (IOER) if it was accompanied by a complementary “Funding for Lending” programme.
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