The Federal Reserve (Fed), America's central bank, is thinking about slowing down or stopping its plan to sell off some of its money (bonds and mortgages). This plan is called quantitative tightening (QT). The Fed is worried about how the government's debt will affect the economy. They're not sure if there's enough money flowing around.
- The Fed is unsure how much money to take out of the system.
- They're watching how markets react to see if it's time to pause.
- The government's debt situation is making it hard to predict what will happen.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Fed's total money (in 2022) | $9 trillion |
| Money the Fed has already sold off | Over $2 trillion |
| Possible action | Pause or slow down selling |
