What Comes Next for ECB's Bond-Buying Program?

The video discusses the European Central Bank's (ECB) plans to extend its stimulus program and the potential need to adjust its quantitative easing (QE) rules due to a shortage of bonds, particularly German ones. It explores the Eurozone's economic resilience despite Brexit and other shocks, but highlights ongoing challenges in achieving inflation targets. The UK economy's recovery post-Brexit is also examined, with a focus on the potential need for further stimulus from the Bank of England.

What is one reason the ECB might need to adjust its QE purchasing rules?

• To stabilize the stock market

• To decrease inflation

• To address a shortage of bonds to buy

• To increase interest rates

What is the ECB's inflation target that it struggles to achieve?

• 2.5%

• 2%

• 1.5%

• 1%

What external factor has the Eurozone economy shown resilience against?

• The Greek financial crisis

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• Brexit

• The US-China trade war

What was the initial reaction of the UK corporate sector to Brexit?

• A strong economic boom

• A decrease in unemployment

• A period of panic

• A stable economic environment

What is a critical factor that remains low in the UK economy post-Brexit?

• Interest rates

• Business expectations

• Export levels

• Consumer spending