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Is the US yield curve close to inverting – and does this mean a recession?
14 Oct 2018

Is the US yield curve close to inverting – and does this mean a recession?

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Economics, Finance sector | 0

We have had a long period of economic growth since the great recession of 2009, leading many market commentators to fear a recession is overdue. One fairly reliable indicator of coming recession is an inverted yield curve – meaning that … Continued

bonds, inflation, interest rates, monetary policy
What is helicopter money?
13 Sep 2016

What is helicopter money?

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Course material, Economics | 0

The possibility that central banks might resort to extreme monetary measures, including helicopter money, is much debated in monetary policy circles. But what is “helicopter money”? * In normal times, central banks in developed countries try to control inflation and … Continued

central banks, monetary policy, money
Changes in the Federal Reserve’s measurement of short term interest rates
20 Nov 2015

Changes in the Federal Reserve’s measurement of short term interest rates

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Course material, Finance sector | 0

The Federal Reserve, the US central bank, is making some changes to the measurement and monitoring of the short term interest rate between banks, which is its key target for monetary policy, * Most central banks have goals such as low inflation … Continued

Fed, interest rates, monetary policy
The controversy over quantitative easing
1 Oct 2012

The controversy over quantitative easing

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Course material, Economics, Finance sector | 4

Quantitative easing (QE) has become a highly controversial policy, particularly in the USA, where the Federal Reserve has been criticised by politicians, investors and academics up to and including the charge of treason. Yet the Chairman of the Fed, Ben … Continued

inflation, monetary policy, QE

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Simon is a member of the finance faculty group at Cambridge Judge Business School. From 2008-18 he was the first Director of the University of Cambridge Master of Finance (MFin) degree, and he is now Director of the University's Global Executive MBA. An economist and former equities analyst at JPMorgan and Citigroup, he teaches on financial markets and institutions, infrastructure finance and the world financial system. He is a Fellow in Economics at St. Catharine's College, Cambridge. His book on nuclear power in the UK was published in March 2016.

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