ECB Maintains Easy Policy Despite Critics

Mikio Kumada, LGT Capital Partners, Hong Kong

22-Apr-16 07:07

ECB Maintains Easy Policy Despite Critics

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The European Central Bank kept interest rates at ultra low levels despite being criticised by German finance minister that the policy is unsustainable.

The yen at 18-month highs invite attention from US Treasury Secretary.

Mikio Kumada also disagrees with George Soros's view that China is today reflective of the pre-crisis US.

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Tags: japanese yen, jpy, usd, us dollar, ecb, mario draghi, george soros, jacob lew, abenomics, china economy

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