News Alert: Fed is actively considering a new round of asset purchases to boost the economy

	Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:11:22 PM ECONOMY/BUSINESS NEWS ALERT Fed is actively considering a new round of asset purchases to boost the economy The Federal Reserve is actively considering a new round of asset purchases to boost the economy, according to minutes of the central bank's January meeting released Monday. Officials expressed concerns that economic headwinds would hold back the fledgling recovery. A few Fed officials already favor purchases of additional assets this year, while several others are open to the idea if the economy deteriorates, according to the minutes. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/fed-minutes-show-members-are-divided-over-when-or-whether-to-make-more-bond-purchases/2012/02/15/gIQADcf4FR_story.html Or visit PostBusiness.com. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy