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Unwinding QE won’t reverse its effects

The Fed’s reversal of QE is another sign that the world is inching away from ultra-loose monetary policy. But it is planning to proceed slowly and avoid surprises, and no other central bank is likely to start reversing QE for at least two years. As such, the fallout for the global economy should be modest.

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