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?
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?
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 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 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.