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Rate pledge sent pro-stocks signal: Fed dissenters

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Bloomberg Washington

Two Federal Reserve policy makers said the central bank’s commitment to keep its benchmark rate near zero for two years may create a misperception it’s aimed at boosting stocks, which contributed to their opposition. Philadelphia Fed President Charles Plosser said in an interview yesterday that taking action after stocks tumbled “signaled that we are in the business of supporting the stock market.”

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First Published: Aug 19 2011 | 12:44 AM IST

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