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1. Promises, promises.

Subjects
*CORPORATE bonds, *CLIMATE change, *BANKING industry
Abstract

The article reports on inflation target of the European Central Bank (ECB) and mentions declined interest rates and corporate bonds hoovered by ECB in attempt to gin up the economy. Topics discussed include release of review of strategy of Christine Lagarde, president of ECB, planning of banks to incorporate the impact of climate change and targets to be hit by ECB.

Published
2021

2. Ripping up the rules: The European Central Bank’s latest salvo might not be big enough.

Subjects
*GOVERNMENT securities, *CORPORATE bonds, *COVID-19, *CENTRAL banking industry, *FISCAL policy
Abstract

The article discusses European Central Bank (ECB) has announced an emergency asset- purchase scheme that would buy funds in government and corporate bonds on March 18, 2020 due to the Coronavirus. It mentions that the new scheme of ECB will cover Greek sovereign bonds; and also mentions that central bankers are also well aware of another, less happy, link between monetary and coordinated fiscal policy.

Published
2020

3. Buttonwood: First come, first served.

Subjects
*CORPORATE bonds, *LIQUIDITY (Economics), *INVESTORS
Abstract

The article discusses the concern about liquidity in the corporate bond market. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Central Bank (ECB) have expressed their concern about a mismatch between investors' expectations and a shortage of liquidity in the market. Investors have noted the dependence of the market's liquidity on the readiness of dealer banks to stockpile securities.

Published
2019

4. Euro Bank Closes Book On Stimulus.

Author

EWING, JACK

Subjects
*GOVERNMENT securities, *CORPORATE bonds, *LOANS, *EUROZONE
Abstract

The article reports that the European Central Bank will stop adding to its stock of government and corporate bonds at the end of December 2018, the so-called quantitative easing program it has used to hold down interest rates and encourage lending. Topics discussed include implication of the wind-down of the bond-buying program and quantitative easing as of the eurozone.

Published
2018

5. Dirty banking.

Author

Haar, Kenneth

Subjects
*CORPORATE bonds, *CLIMATE change
Abstract

The article presents an open letter from nongovernmental organizations and social movements which cites that the policy places the European Central Bank of the Eurozone in sharp contradictions with its responsibilities of the European Union to fight climate change in 2017.

Published
2017

6. Taking it to 11.

Subjects
*CENTRAL banking industry, *CORPORATE bonds, *STOCK prices, *BOND prices
Abstract

The article discusses the expansion of asset purchases for the Bank of England, Bank of Japan, and the European Central Bank from government bonds to embrace corporate debt and equities. Topics include in impact of central banks on the corporate bond and equity markets. Topics include the impact of the central banks' actions on competition among businesses, the impact of central bank investments on share prices, and concerns regarding the central banks' disposal of their holdings.

Published
2016

13. European Company Bonds in Demand.

Author

WHITTALL, CHRISTOPHER

Subjects
*CORPORATE bonds, *BONDS (Finance), *INVESTMENTS, *GOVERNMENT securities, *QUANTITATIVE easing (Monetary policy)
Abstract

The article discusses rising demand among investors for European corporate bonds. Bond prices fell after the European Central Bank announced a program of quantitative easing in March 2015, and in April depressed prices are drawing more buyers. Portfolio manager Chris Telfer says corporate bonds look more attractive than government securities.

Published
2015

14. Europe Stimulus Sparks Bond Blitz.

Author

Cox, Josie, Edward, Ben, and Das, Anupreeta

Subjects
*BONDS (Finance), *CORPORATE bonds, *QUANTITATIVE easing (Monetary policy), *FINANCE
Abstract

The article discusses strong demand for European bonds prompted by the European Central Bank's forthcoming 60-billion-euro per month bond-purchasing program, and efforts by firms to take advantage of it. Utility company GDF Suez SA sold 500 million euros in bonds on March 4, 2015. Conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway Inc. plans to sell about $3.4 billion in euro-denominated securities.

Published
2015

15. Bond Buys Usher In New Era.

Author

Blackstone, Brian, Hannon, Paul, Walker, Marcus, Baker, Gerard, Safdar, Khadeeja, Berman, Dennis, and Enrich, David

Subjects
*QUANTITATIVE easing (Monetary policy), *GOVERNMENT securities, *CORPORATE bonds, *BONDS (Finance), *STOCK prices
Abstract

The article discusses the January 22, 2015 announcement by European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi that beginning in March the ECB would embark upon a program of buying 60 billion euros worth of bonds each month through at least September 2016. The securities will include both government and corporate bonds. Draghi dismissed the idea that the new policy could promote excessive inflation. Stock prices in the U.S. rose sharply on the news.

Published
2015

26. Seller’s Paradise: Companies Build Bonds for European Central Bank to Buy.

Author

Whittall, Christopher

Subjects
*DEBT, *PRIVATELY placed securities, *MONETARY policy, *GOVERNMENT securities, *CREDIT, *PRICES
Abstract

The article offers information on the European Central Bank's (ECB) corporate bond buying program which allows investment firms to firms to sell their debt directly to the ECB through private placements. Topics discussed include significance of the program in helping banks and firms to adapt to the extremes of monetary policies, purchases of government bonds leading to decrease in cost of borrowing in the economy, and concerns related to loss of returns and overpriced debt.

Published
2016

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