Bank of Japan Maintains Promise to Keep Extremely Low Rates for "Extended Period"

Global bond prices gained and the yen fell on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) wrongfooted hawks as it pledged to keep interest rates extremely low for an extended period......»»

The Bank of Japan reiterated Wednesday that it would keep interest rates extremely low “for an extended period,” holding to forward guidance it first introduced in July......»»

The European Central Bank on Thursday left interest rates unchanged, and extended the period it expects rates to remain on hold through at least the first half of 2020. The ECB had previously indicated rates would remain on hold through the en.....»»

Just hours after the Bank of Japan "adjusted" its forward guidance, saying it will keep extremely low rates at least through around spring in 2020, Sweden's Riksbank joined the g.....»»

Reassurance by the Bank of Japan that it will keep its super-easy monetary policies in place for an extended period pushed the yen and global bond yields lower on Tuesday, though mounting concerns about the tech sector kept world stocks under pressure......»»

Reassurance by the Bank of Japan that it will keep its super-easy monetary policies in place for an extended period pushed the yen and global bond yields lower on Tuesday, though mounting concerns about the tech sector kept world stocks under pressure......»»

The head of the Federal Reserve warned on Wednesday of an "extended period" of weak economic growth, vowed to use the U.S. central bank's power as needed, and called for additional fiscal spending to stem the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic......»»

The S&P 500 and Dow slipped on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned of an extended period of weak growth and stagnant incomes, while he also dismissed speculation over negative interest rates......»»

Hero Images/Getty Images   As mortgage rates fluctuate quickly and closing times take longer than usual amid COVID-19, some lenders are offering extended rate lock periods at no extra cost. .....»»

The start of 2020 felt like a virtual Goldilocks period for the major U.S. banks, but the COVID-19 recession has changed all of that drastically. Interest rates were stable at the start of the year........»»

European stocks extended already sharp losses while the euro zoomed higher after the European Central Bank opted not to cut interest rates. The ECB did take steps to support bank lending to small- and medium-sized enterprises as.....»»

J.P. Morgan chief Jamie Dimon says negative interest rates in Europe and Japan are his top concern and warns that the U.S.government is to blame for slow economic growth.....»»

The Bank of Japan kept its policy unchanged on Tuesday and said it expects the government’s fiscal stimulus to help the economy grow slightly faster than previously projected......»»

Asian markets dipped in early trading Thursday after the Bank of Japan kept its monetary policy unchanged......»»

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Friday flagged high levels of corporate debt, the impact of an extended period of low global interest rates, and emerging "stablecoin" cryptocurrency proposals as potential risks to the financial system......»»

Japan's exports contracted for a 10th straight month in September, adding to speculation the central bank could ease monetary policy as soon as next week to support an economy hit by a slowdown in global demand......»»

The effects of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts will be felt for an extended period......»»

Bank Of England Holds Interest Rates, Maintains QE Position - All Unanimously.....»»

Asian shares extended declines on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled a higher bar to further easings, while the Bank of Japan also held off from offering more stimulus as some had hoped......»»

Asian markets were mixed in early trading Thursday, as the Bank of Japan kept its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut......»»