Tag "quantitative easing"
ECB: Systemic problems and future headwinds
At the next European Central Bank policy meeting in September, it is expected to gently lower interest rates to ease the burden on a stagnant Eurozone economy.
EU finance: Quantitative Easing and the cap key approach
Quantitative Easing in the Eurozone is not perfect, but a better approach may create too much risky exposure for the European Central Bank.
Can stimulus measures offset the impact of Brexit?
In August, the Bank of England announced that fiscal stimulus may be an option, but this may not be enough to counter the uncertainty caused Brexit
ECB expansionary monetary policy at odds with Berlin
When Draghi began his tenure in 2011, Berlin was supportive in light of their informal influence over ECB. This relationship has since deteriorated sharply.
Risks abound for South Korea after parliamentary elections
South Korea’s ruling party recently suffered a major blow in parliamentary elections. How will this change affect prospects for investors?
Federal Reserve interest rates present potential risk in the long-term
The Federal Reserve held rates steady last week and Wall Street cheered, but the reasons for the Fed’s hesitancy may represent significant risks for investors down the road. In the
ECB’s stimulus package may not revive economic activity
The European Central Bank has increased its stimulus package, but this may not be enough to increase growth and bring inflation back under control. ECB stimulus initiatives “The ECB is ready
Italy’s risky outlook for 2016
The gap is widening between Rome and Brussels. The reasons are both diverging interests and increasing domestic pressure on the government. But how far will this fight go in 2016?
The latest signals from the European Central Bank
By reevaluating the current bond purchase program and refusing to rule out a rate cut, the European Central Bank opened a new set of opportunities for investors. The action also
Which countries are most exposed to China’s currency devaluation?
China’s decision to let the yuan depreciate last week came for a number of reasons, including being a needed boost for Chinese export industries. But there are two sides to
