Monetary Policy news and trends

Fed Unveils Plan To Aid Coronavirus-Wracked Consumers And Businesses
Coronavirus // March 23, 2020

The Federal Reserve launched a massive aid package on Monday (March 23) to prop up the coronavirus-devastated U.S. economy, unveiling up to $300 billion in financing for consumers and businesses large and small, and an unlimited amount of so-called “quantitative easing.” The moves temporarily buoyed...

China Uses Monetary Policy To Cure China’s Economic, Viral Ills
International // February 18, 2020

Can monetary policy cure the ills of an economic slowdown caused by the Coronavirus? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

ECB Policy Maker Tells Banks To Seek Better Alternatives To Libra
Cryptocurrency // January 02, 2020

A European Central Bank (ECB) policy maker is urging banks in the area to find alternatives to Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

German Rep Resigns From ECB Board Amid Policy Disputes
International // September 26, 2019

Sabine Lautenschläger, Germany’s representative on the European Central Bank’s executive board, has resigned over the institution’s changes to its monetary policy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Fed Unveils Plan To Aid Coronavirus-Wracked Consumers And Businesses

March 23, 2020
The Federal Reserve launched a massive aid package on Monday (March 23) to prop up the coronavirus-devastated U.S. economy, unveiling up to $300 billion in financing for consumers and businesses large and small, and an unlimited amount of so-called “quantitative easing.” The moves temporarily buoyed financial markets, turning premarket stock-futures trading from red to green […]

ECB Policy Maker Tells Banks To Seek Better Alternatives To Libra

January 02, 2020
A European Central Bank (ECB) policy maker is urging banks in the area to find alternatives to Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full...

German Rep Resigns From ECB Board Amid Policy Disputes

September 26, 2019
Sabine Lautenschläger, Germany’s representative on the European Central Bank’s executive board, has resigned over the institution’s changes to its monetary policy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Currency Upheaval Prompts Venezuelan Shopping Frenzy

August 20, 2018
Venezuelans were jamming stores and gas stations late last week as worries about an overhaul of monetary policies could create financial havoc, preventing even basic shopping. Get the Full Story...