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Weighing in on whether the Fed's operation twist will aid in economic growth, with Jessica Hoversen, MF Global; CNBC's Steve Liesman & Rick Santelli, who says political leaders in the U.S. and Europe just don't know what they are doing. more...

The dollar rose against the euro and yen on Wednesday, buoyed by the appeal of higher short-term rates, after the U.S. Federal Reserve as widely expected, said it would shift its portfolio in favor of long-term debt. more...

The Fed launched much anticipated "operation twist" with a twist—it is also taking direct aim at mortgages. The Fed also warned of significant downside economic risks. Check out how it changed its statement. more...

The US Treasury would effectively accommodate a possible Federal Reserve stimulus to drive down long-term interest rates, according to people familiar with the matter. The FT reports. more...