The Federal Reserve uses a variety of techniques to control its monetary policy in the bond market. Open market operations are activities conducted by the Fed to enforce these policies. These activities can be both short-term and long-term and generally involve the buying and selling of bonds.

The Federal Reserve uses a variety of techniques to control its monetary policy in the bond market. Open market operations are activities conducted by the Fed to enforce these policies. These activities can be both short-term and long-term and generally involve the buying and selling of bonds.