Gaping budget deficits, on-again-off-again tariff wars and now, soaring bond yields. No wonder the markets are jumpy, our columnist says.
Category: Quantitative Easing
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Bond Market Sell-Off Prompts Bank of England to Make Unusual Move
Britain’s central bank altered a planned bond sale, citing “recent market volatility.”
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The Perils of the Fed’s Vast Bond Holdings
The Federal Reserve is shedding assets at a glacial pace, exposing the financial system to continuing risks, our columnist says.
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Fed Meets Amid Worries That Inflation Progress Might Stall
Inflation had been moderating steadily, but it is now hovering around 3 percent. Will lowering it fully to normal levels prove difficult?
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Bank of Japan Edges Toward Letting Rates Rise
Bank of Japan takes a step toward allowing interest rates to rise, saying it will be more flexible in managing its bond market.
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Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke on Inflation, Bank Runs and More
The former Fed chairman shared his thoughts with our columnist.
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The Fed Has Targeted 2% Inflation. Should It Aim Higher?
The New York Times – Business:After raising interest rates again, the Federal Reserve will soon have to consider how much pain it is willing to inflict in its fight against inflation, our columnist says.
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Will the Fed Keep Tightening as Banks Fail?
The New York Times – Business:By quietly shedding billions in assets, the Fed is making conditions tighter for banks, home buyers and investors, our columnist says.
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Why Japan’s Sudden Shift on Bond Purchases Dealt a Global Jolt
The New York Times – Business:The world has relied on ultralow interest rates in Japan. What will happen if they rise?
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Why Japan Stands Virtually Alone in Keeping Interest Rates Ultralow
The New York Times – Business:The yen is plummeting and inflation is climbing, but Japan’s economic circumstances have led to a view that raising rates would do more harm than good.