Once the FOMC announces the result of its meeting the attendees:
A. never discuss the policy issues addressed in the meetings.
B. observe a blackout period that lasts for a week following the meeting during which they do not speak publicly about the economic outlook or current monetary policy.
C. observe a twenty-four hour blackout period following the meeting during which they do not speak publicly about the economic outlook or current monetary policy.
D. it must brief the financial news immediately after and answer questions posed to them.
Answer: B
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