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Quantitative Easing 2 – QE2

The term QE2 refers to the second round of the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing program that sought to stimulate the U.S. economy following the 2008 financial crisis and Great Recession. Announced in November 2010, QE2 consisted of a further $600 billion in U.S. Treasuries, and reinvestment of proceeds from prior mortgage-backed security purchases.

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