Why Is The Fed Buying Bonds?

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Many are upset by the Fed entering the commercial paper market. Yet they are confused why it is doing that.

In this video I discuss how the buying of commercial paper by the Fed is a desperate attempt to keep interest rates artificially low.


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@taskmaster4450le the video really educated me alot about the issue,thanks for sharing this wonderful video....

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well obviously you are right,the fed will do everything possible to keep things under control.....

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Summary:
In this video, Task discusses the Federal Reserve's actions of buying bonds and why they are doing so. He explains that the Fed is not buying bonds for stimulus but to keep interest rates down. He delves into the repro crisis, the current state of the global economy, the problems in Europe, the challenges with small businesses getting loans, and the overall financial instability facing leading economies like the US, Europe, Japan, and China.

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Task delves into the Federal Reserve's recent actions of buying bonds and clarifies that this move is not aimed at providing stimulus to the economy but to maintain artificially low interest rates. He criticizes the notion that this is a power grab by the elites, arguing that the Fed is actually in a desperate situation and is resorting to such measures to prevent interest rates from rising. Task highlights that the interest rates set by the Fed are not real but rather arbitrary figures that the market needs to agree upon, emphasizing the artificial nature of the current financial landscape.

The discussion then transitions to the repro crisis, where Task explains that it was primarily about liquidity and preventing overnight rates from escalating due to increased risk aversion among banks. He contrasts private interest rates with central bank rates, illustrating the challenges in the bond market and the Fed's efforts to control interest rates by purchasing bonds.

Task expresses skepticism about the Fed's ability to sustain the current financial situation, given the global economic instability. He attributes the collapse of the global economy to intentional manipulation and highlights the deteriorating financial conditions in Europe, particularly with negative interest rates persisting for years. Task paints a grim picture of the EU's disintegration, pointing out fractures within the region and the reluctance of international banks, notably German institutions, to engage with high-risk entities.

Moreover, Task discusses the increasing effective interest rates, which are disguised through raised lending standards, hurting small businesses that struggle to secure loans. He criticizes banks for avoiding risk and not lending to businesses in need, despite the low-interest rates set by the Fed. The overarching theme of financial uncertainty is reinforced as Task foresees challenges ahead for leading economies like the US, Europe, Japan, and China.

In conclusion, Task warns about the potential fallout from the ongoing financial turmoil and societal challenges in the coming years. He paints a somber outlook on the global economy, emphasizing the need for realistic expectations and careful navigation through the turbulent financial waters ahead.