Previously, the Fed let its second round of quantitative easing end without embarking upon a third round.

FORBES: Gold Extends Gains As FOMC Minutes Show Some Consideration Of More Easing

With U.S. economic growth remaining lackluster, the debate rages on whether the Fed will embark upon another round of bond-buying in 2012, widely known as quantitative easing.

FORBES: Fed Watch 2012: What Does Ben Have Up His Sleeve Now?

Another wild card for the U.S. dollar and the global financial markets in 2012 is whether the U.S. Federal Reserve will embark upon another round of quantitative easing or QE3.

FORBES: Outlook 2012: Can U.S. Dollar Bulls Keep Hold Of The Reins?

The run up in the stock market is suggesting the Federal Reserve will embark upon a third round of quantitative easing.

FORBES: Bernanke Needs To Shame Congress, Obama Into Doing More

The third round of quantitative easing, known as QE3, decided upon by the Federal Reserve in December, may have contributed to the view that its policy was too stimulative, the NABE said.

NPR: Economists Were Opposed To Automatic Spending Cuts

So with the annual visit from the dude in the red suit almost upon us, I thought it would be fun to do another round of dinner conversation starters and brain stretchers.

FORBES: Christmas Dinner Conversation Starters

The summer season is upon us, and unless quick action is taken we'll once again face another round of unnecessary, devastating forest fires.

FORBES: Fact and Comment