Tag: Quantitative Easing

The Fed Has Targeted 2% Inflation. Should It Aim Higher?

After raising interest rates again, the Federal Reserve will soon have to consider how much pain it is willing to inflict in its fight against inflation, our columnist says.

Why Japan’s Sudden Shift on Bond Purchases Dealt a Global Jolt

The world has relied on ultralow interest rates in Japan. What will happen if they rise?