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On 1 November 2010 the Fed commenced QE2, purchasing US Treasurys with the stated intention of reducing long term interest rates. Over the next 4 months, 10-Year Treasury yields rose<\/span> by 120 basis points (1.20%).<\/p>\n

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On 1 November 2010 the Fed commenced QE2, purchasing US Treasurys with the stated intention of reducing long term interest rates. Over the next 4 months, 10-Year Treasury yields rose by 120 basis points (1.20%). Why do we need the Fed, who can’t punch their way out of a paper bag, when a rating agency … <\/p>\n

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