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Operation Twist a Primer for QE3? (Read!) *LINK*

Operation Twist a Primer for QE3?

Axel Merk, Portfolio Manager, Merk Funds

October 4, 2011

Is Operation Twist a failure? The stock market plunged in disappointment when it was announced. Keynesians are tearing their hair out in frustration, as it appears the Fed failed to ramp up the printing press. Free marketers are disgusted by the blatant manipulation of the yield curve. A number of Federal Reserve (Fed) President Bernanke’s colleagues dissented and/or are voicing public opposition. However, as the dust settles, it appears there is a method to the twist: Bernanke may have a plan…

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Operation Twist a Primer for QE3? (Read!) *LINK*
Re: Operation Twist a Primer for QE3? (Read!)/Hal
Operation Twist a Primer for QE3? / Lee