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by OscarCunningham 2306 days ago
What does the deficit have to do with the Fed? QE doesn't grow the deficit.
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Deficit is funded through debt (treasury notes). Fed buys treasury notes (through QE) and sets the interest rate on these debt. Lower interest rate in short-term reduces deficit (smaller coupon payment), but in longer-term encourages borrowing.