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After 2022, when is the next time the US policy rate will reach the zero lower bound?

Current estimate

13 Apr 2028

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Opened:

Apr 4, 2022

Closes:

Jan 1, 2050

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2050

Spot Scoring Time:

Apr 6, 2022

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