Fed chairman Ben Bernanke is likely to extend quantitative easing by as much as $1 trillion on Wednesday. Most analysts expect the Fed to spend around $500 billion, although there is always the possibility the stimulus could reach $1 trillion. The aim of QEII is to spur growth, dispel deflation, and reduce unemployment.
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