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11 September 2019   |  

Lots of stimulus talk making today’s headlines. Whether global economies are on the verge of recession is unknowable—but global leaders are certainly keen to calm nerves lest investors fret their abilities to respond in the face of such a slowdown.

China Scraps Purchasing Cap for Approved Foreign Investors
Authorities claim it’s intended to attract more foreign capital to balance payments—but it doesn’t seem implausible it’s also aimed at spurring overall economic activity.

Mario Draghi’s Plan for Final Jolt of Stimulus Runs Into Opposition
Draghi’s reign concludes on October 31—and it seems he wants to go out with one last stimulative gesture. But opponents are concerned more quantitative easing is neither necessary nor wise, given it would leave the ECB little room to take further action should economic conditions meaningfully worsen. Speaking of running out of tools …

BOE’s Carney: Central Banks Have Weapons to Fight Next Downturn
The BOE head says even if global central banks can’t really cut rates, they have other tools—like bond buying and guidance on rates’ future direction.

Germany Pledges to Loosen Purse Strings in Event of Economic Crisis
Meanwhile, German finance minister Olaf Scholz promised “many, many billions” of euros in stimulus spending to combat economic slowing or contraction. Scholz highlighted the country’s years of prudent spending and budget surpluses as effectively an insurance policy should such a bill come due.

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