All posts tagged "quantitative easing"
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452Big PictureQuantitative Easing Ineffective at Driving Firms to Invest
Weaker firms respond to lower long-term yields by refinancing debt. Healthier firms tend to increase cash holdings and share buybacks.
January 19, 2022 -
161Australia & NZNew Zealand Becomes Third in APAC to Raise Rates
The RBNZ increased its official cash rate for the first time in seven years to contain inflationary pressures and cool the housing market.
October 8, 2021 -
201ChinaExcessive QE, Low Rates Are Damaging to Markets: PBOC
PBOC governor Yi Gang warns that quantitative easing and ultra-low interest rate policies can be damaging to market functions.
October 1, 2021 -
194Australia & NZ
RBNZ Abruptly Announces End to Quantitative Easing
The bond-buying programme was originally scheduled to run until June 2022. The RBNZ says the programme is no longer necessary for monetary policy purposes.
July 15, 2021 -
173KoreaBOK Seeks Monetary Policy Normalisation This Year
The central bank is considering a possible increase in its policy rate and a normalisation of monetary policy this year.
June 17, 2021 -
269ChinaResearcher Suggests PBOC Adopt US-Style Quantitative Easing
The PBOC should adopt an aggressive monetary policy like that of the US Fed to boost consumption amid concerns about growing debt levels.
April 19, 2021 -
363FeatureRBI Formalises Quantitative Easing Programme
While the RBI has often purchased government securities, this is the first time it has committed to an amount upfront.
April 10, 2021 -
263Australia & NZRBA Unexpectedly Announces Extension of QE Programme
The RBA’s first-ever quantitative easing programme was due to expire in mid-April. It will now be extended until at least October.
February 3, 2021 -
632Australia & NZ
RBA Cuts Cash Rate to Record Low, Confirms More Bond-buying
The official cash rate is expected to remain at 0.1 for three years. The RBA will also buy A$100bn of government bonds over the next six months.
November 4, 2020 -
505Australia & NZ
RBA Expands Low-cost Term Lending Facility for Banks
The expansion brings the total available funding under the term lending facility to about A$200 billion, said RBA governor Philip Lowe.
September 3, 2020
