Anthony Crescenzi Quotes
This time, they want to keep rates low to fight deflation -- a demon that may have vanished already. They might be successful again, but something else might build up, some other unintended consequence, including some inflation. 
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I think we have conditions in place now that could put off the tightening. Unfortunately, there is some inflation embedding itself.
- Anthony Crescenzi
For yields to rise further would probably require a firming in economic statistics and/or a further sharp upward gain in equities. Both seem somewhat improbable right now, particularly because of geopolitical factors [such as] an increasing degree of terror activity, the unresolved situation with Iraq and problems in North Korea.
- Anthony Crescenzi