As the US Federal Reserve continues with its stimulus program, it might be the Fed itself that's next in line for a bailout

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As the US Federal Reserve continues with its stimulus program, it might be the Fed itself that's next in line for a bailout. The Fed's bond-buying binge could put the central bank's finances at risk if interest rates were to rise sharply, critics warn. The Fed's balance sheet would swell to more than $4 trillion and as the number gets bigger, the risks also rise. The Fed stands to lose a lot of money, and by a lot of money, I mean hundreds of billions of dollars, said Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.), who has raised those concerns with Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke. It is not hyperbole to suggest the next big bailout could be of the Federal Reserve. (LA Times)
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Gavin has been a senior resources analyst following the mining and energy sectors for the past 25 years, working with Intersuisse and Fat Prophets. He is also the Executive Director, Mining & Metals with Independent Investment Research (IIR).
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Gavin has been a senior resources analyst following the mining and energy sectors for the past 25 years, working with Intersuisse and Fat Prophets. He is also the Executive Director, Mining & Metals with Independent Investment Research (IIR).
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