Fed ETF purchases increase 433% providing 'much needed liquidity'

Total purchases rise to $6.9bn

James Baxter-Derrington
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The US Federal Reserve has stepped up its ETF purchasing programme, increasing the total amount by 433%, while expanding its definition of eligible assets to include individual corporate and broad market index bonds.

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