Customer Quote by Jerome Powell
“By purchasing and holding large amounts of Treasury securities and MBS, we put additional downward pressure on term premiums and so on long-term rates.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Monetary Policy Statement, Federal Reserve, 2023
Large purchases of Treasuries and MBS lower term premiums, reducing long‑term interest rates.
In simple terms: Buying bonds pushes down long‑term rates.
Key Takeaway
Use bond buying to influence rates.
Themes
monetary policy
interest rates
bond markets
Mood
analytical
neutral
Type
economic
policy
When to use this quote
- central bank operations
- investment strategy
- debt management
- inflation control
Key Concepts
quantitative easing
term premium
market liquidity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do bond purchases affect inflation expectations?
- What are the limits of using QE to control rates?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness depends on market expectations and fiscal context.
