Fed extends Twist program to push rates lower
The Federal Reserve prolongs Operation Twist to boost borrowing and spending by buying longer term Treasurys and selling short term issues. It keeps short term rates near record lows through late 2014 and signals readiness for more action if the labor market does not improve. Europe’s debt crisis weighs on the outlook as Obama faces an economy focused election.
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Senate votes to retain sugar program amid farm bill debate
The Senate narrowly rejected an amendment to shrink the sugar program as part of a 1,000 page farm bill. The measure would end the government purchase of surplus sugar sold at a loss to ethanol firms. Final votes on the bill loom as House negotiations begin.
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