Tag: quantitative easing
Feb. 1, 2013
Treasury bonds reach 2 percent interest
The current debate regarding the U.S. economy revolves around the recent hike in interest rates as represented by the 10-year Treasury bond rate. This rate…
Sep. 28, 2012
QE3: More effective than QE1 and QE2?
Quantitative easing is an emergency monetary policy used during recessions. The Federal Reserve plans to buy $40 billion every month in mortgage-backed securities in the…
Aug. 17, 2012
QE3 on horizon for US economy
Douglas Hammond For those who are logic-minded, the current state of the world can, unfortunately, be seen as a function of Europe. The age…