Once the FOMC Announces the Result of Its Meeting the Attendees

question 26

Multiple Choice

Once the FOMC announces the result of its meeting the attendees:

• A) it must brief the financial news immediately after and answer questions posed to them.
• B) observe a twenty-four hour blackout period following the meeting during which they do not speak publicly about the economic outlook or current monetary policy.
• C) observe a blackout period that lasts for a week following the meeting during which they do not speak publicly about the economic outlook or current monetary policy.
• D) never discuss the policy issues addressed in the meetings.

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