Central Banks and Quantitative Easing

Central Banks and Quantitative Easing

Quantitative easing is made simple, easy and fun to learn

The importance of central banks has grown exponentially over the last 15 years and this is why this new economic reality is not well covered at universities, business schools, work or online.

This is a unique and differentiated set of lectures which will help you better understand how US central bank drives the economy and financial markets including stocks, bonds and real estate. You will learn about the limitations of central bank policy and key risks that arise from quantitative easing.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Navigate through financial news with confidence

Explain the implications of announcements made by central banks

Learn how quantitative easing (money printing) affected S&P 500, bond yields and inflation between 2007 and 2020.

Talk about US Fed's response to 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and 2008 Global Financial Crisis

Learn why investors fear future inflation: 2021-2025

Understand what drives interest rates and bond prices in the economy

Learn how central banks risk creating asset bubbles

Gain the understanding of federal funds market (inter-bank lending market)

Acquire knowledge of open market operations (central bank asset purchases and disposals)

Grasp the inverse relationship between bond yields and bond prices

Understand the basics of money multiplier

Gain the understanding of future economic and financial market outlook

Learning made simple - Money printing impact on financial markets and economy

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What you will learn

• How quantitative easing (money printing) works
• Central bank policy tools
• US Fed's response to COVID-19 and Financial Crisis of 2008

Rating: 4.4

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 2.5 hours

Instructor: Ozo Economics