Powell: Little Support for Tapering MBS Earlier Than Treasuries

The transcript discusses recent meetings on tapering strategies, focusing on the impact of Treasury and MBS purchases on financial conditions. It highlights modest differences in housing prices due to these purchases and suggests that tapering MBS and Treasurys should occur simultaneously. The potential for faster MBS tapering is considered, with ongoing discussions expected.

What factors contribute to the attraction of reducing MBS purchases at a faster pace?

What does the speaker suggest will be a topic of continued discussion?