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Quantitative Easing

David Kern is chief economist at the British Chambers of Commerce

Opinion

Inflation and geopolitical instability unsettle growth optimism

The eruption of anti-government demonstrations throughout the Middle East has reinforced concerns over global recovery

07 Feb 2011

Hedge cut in the shape of the dollar sign

Feature

To hedge or not to hedge

Economists, analysts and market watchers cannot agree on when or if interest rates will rise

22 Nov 2010

Opinion

Second US monetary injection raises inflation-deflation fears

Republican success in US midterms sees the launch of QE2 despite efficacy concerns

22 Nov 2010

Feature

China-US trade war has elevated FX risk up FDs’ agendas

Unified approach to the global financial crisis results in trade row

22 Nov 2010

News

Monetary Policy Committee still split over interest rates

November divisions mirror October's

18 Nov 2010

News

Posen warns spending review will stifle growth

UK economy to take "material" hit from government cuts

29 Oct 2010

News

Bank of England was split three ways

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has split over interest rates and quantitative easing

20 Oct 2010

Opinion

Economics: Bank on it – the worst of the economic crisis may well be over

UK credit availability will have to be rebuilt to stimulate spending – and that means restoring banks' credibility.

05 Jul 2009

Analysis

Quantitative easing: What is it? And will it work?

With interest rates now at 0.5%, the Bank of England can't make money much cheaper. All they can do now is make it more plentiful. Will this strategy work? An FD web exclusive.

08 Mar 2009

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