Latest articles on Quantitative Easing

Waving a magical ‘quantity easing’ wand won’t solve the problem

Article Kevin Davie - 7 Jun 2019

Unlike South Africa, the inflation in developed economies allows for central banks to make use of such unconventional policy tools

Japan’s Shinzo Abe flouts economics 101

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Dec 2015

In the major powers, it’s called quantitative easing. In plain terms, it’s printing money. And Japan's prime minister has begun doing it in a big way.

QE has made the very rich even richer

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Oct 2015

Credit Suisse's Global Wealth Report makes for interesting reading for those who suspect quantitative easing is more about propping up asset prices.

No respite for emerging markets

Article Thalia Holmes - 7 Feb 2014

US and Chinese figures are testing the nerves of investors still coming to terms with the QE retreat.

Yellen’s over, now the work begins

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Feb 2014

Reversing QE has begun and the challenge now is for the Fed's new chairperson to keep it in check.

SA retail stocks advance for second month

Article Jaco Visser - 28 Oct 2013

South African retail stocks have risen for a second month, on speculation that the US Federal Reserve will maintain stimulus.

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