On Wednesday, Powell may aim to puncture speculation about the Fed curtailing its bond purchase program
Newly released transcripts show that many Federal Reserve officials had concerns at the time
Central bank expects to keep short-term benchmark interest rate near zero through at least 2023
Congress has yet to agree on another round of urgently needed financial aid
U.S. regulators call on firms to stop using the benchmark by the end of 2021
Since June, the Fed has been buying $120 billion in bonds each month
Stocks, yields and sentiment are all rising despite renewed lockdowns
Shelton’s past writings have questioned the Fed’s political independence
The Fed's latest policy meeting coincided with an anxiety-ridden election week
The Fed's upcoming policy meeting will occur against a tumultuous backdrop