Monetary Quotes

With the next FOMC meeting only another week away, it is unlikely any of them will tip their hands regarding monetary policy. - Steven Wood

With the European Central Bank joining the global trend for tighter monetary policy, the backdrop for equity markets is becoming more challenging. - Clive McDonnell

With the economy growing below potential, labor market indicators probably continued to ease. The survey should be relatively friendly for those expecting easier monetary policy later in the year. - Jason Wong

With little help from monetary officials, yen bulls will now have to look to the rise in the yield of 10-year [Japanese government bonds] above the psychologically important 2% level as a possible trigger for yen strength. - Boris Schlossberg

With core consumer prices set to rise steadily above zero and today's GDP report confirming that a steady recovery is at work, there is almost no obstacle left for the Bank of Japan in ending its super-loose monetary policy. - Masaaki Kanno

With both fiscal and monetary policy now set to tighten slightly next year, we remain comfortable with our forecast of a mere 1 percent expansion next year. - Michael Dicks

With accommodative monetary policy, I think we are in the right place and moving in the right direction. - Paul O'Neill

Whoever they pick has a considerable degree of background and expertise on monetary policy. - Lyle Gramley