Central Banks Still Stuck in Crisis Mode as Recovery Weakens
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The world’s major central banks are having a tough time exiting crisis mode, prolonging aid or raising the prospect of reviving unconventional stimulus tools as the global recovery loses momentum.
The U.S. Federal Reserve said Sept. 21 it’s prepared to ease monetary policy further if needed and has highlighted asset purchases as an option. The Bank of England yesterday signaled policy makers are moving closer to adding stimulus. The European Central Bank extended liquidity support for banks into 2011 on Sept. 2.