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Stocks Stay Frothy as Rates Remain in "Accommodative" Mode

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics and Strategy, Mizuho Bank

26-Apr-19 07:05

Stocks Stay Frothy as Rates Remain in "Accommodative" Mode

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics and Strategy, Mizuho, discussed US initial jobless claims,  durable goods, and oil prices in the context of a surprise supply surge from the US. He ends with the Bank of Japan's pledge to keep interest rates extremely low and keep monetary policy "highly accommodative".

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