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Fed losses breach $100 billion as interest costs rise

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Some observers believe Fed losses could eventually as much as double before abating.

Losing money is very rare for the Fed , but at the same time, the central bank has cautioned many times that the situation in no way impairs its ability to conduct monetary policy.

The losses will eventually stop due to the Fed 's ongoing process of shrinking its balance sheet, which complements its rate hikes.