Beyond Bulls & Bears

A Decisive Monetary Policy Approach Is About More Than Economics
Perspectives

A Decisive Monetary Policy Approach Is About More Than Economics

Speculation about likely major central bank monetary policy decisions is reaching fever pitch ahead of pivotal meetings on both sides of the ...

QE Train Arrives at Eurozone—Finally
Fixed Income

QE Train Arrives at Eurozone—Finally

The eurozone’s long-running guessing game ended this week when the European Central Bank (ECB) finally announced a €1 trillion asset-purchase ...

2015 Investment Outlook: Europe—The Saga Continues
Fixed Income

2015 Investment Outlook: Europe—The Saga Continues

Like television fans deciphering a season-finale cliffhanger, investors have been left with unanswered questions about the eurozone as 2014 draws ...

Rising US Dollar a Mixed Bag for World’s Currencies
Fixed Income

Rising US Dollar a Mixed Bag for World’s Currencies

After years in the doldrums, the US dollar may be ready for a durably strong rally. Programs enacted by the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) in the wake ...

The Eurozone Plots Its Long Road to Recovery
Fixed Income

The Eurozone Plots Its Long Road to Recovery

Growth in much of Europe is slow—some observers even say the economy is moving sideways. Lately, the eurozone seems to have more in common with ...

ECB Measures Highlight Draghi’s Determination
Fixed Income

ECB Measures Highlight Draghi’s Determination

The reduction in eurozone interest rates announced on September 4 by European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi came as a bit of a ...

ECB Leaves the Door Open for Further Action
Fixed Income

ECB Leaves the Door Open for Further Action

The European Central Bank (ECB) delivered a robust package of monetary policy measures on June 5 and promised more to come if needed to help stave ...