In a December 2015 statement, the Federal Reserve explained the process and rationale for a policy to start raising rates from near-zero where it had been since the global financial crisis. The central bank’s process, known as “Forward Guidance” was intended to help investors make informed decisions, for financial markets to experience less volatility, and for capital allocation to be more efficient.
Fed: "Forward Confusion" is New Norm
Fed: "Forward Confusion" is New Norm
Fed: "Forward Confusion" is New Norm
In a December 2015 statement, the Federal Reserve explained the process and rationale for a policy to start raising rates from near-zero where it had been since the global financial crisis. The central bank’s process, known as “Forward Guidance” was intended to help investors make informed decisions, for financial markets to experience less volatility, and for capital allocation to be more efficient.