The Federal Reserve is considering making any additionalquantitative easing open-ended, sources have told Reuters. Newbond-buying would have no time limit, which would allow for veryaggressive action, though the Fed's initial purchases would likelybe cautious.

Minutes from the Fed's August meeting indicated that morestimulus is likely unless the economy picks up. Open-endedbond-buying would allow for more flexibility and adjustments basedon new developments. Its only limit would be the supply ofsecurities available. It could also help downplay “sticker shock”from large bond-buying commitments, which might help win over warymembers of the policy committee.

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