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BoE Maintains Easing Measures, Benchmark Rate Amid Expanded Authority

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Amid Cyprus Weighing on Confidence, ECB Maintains Key Rate at 0.75%

April 4, 2013 8:20 AM EDT

The European Central Bank (ECB) is maintaining its key benchmark interest rate at 0.75 percent, meeting economist expectations. The rate has been at 0.75 percent since last July, despite recent data indicating continued consolidation and inflation in the bloc.

The WSJ notes commentary from BNP Paribas Thursday morning:... More

Bank of Japan Implements Aggressive Bond Buying Policy; Stock Futures Rise

April 4, 2013 7:04 AM EDT

U.S. futures are indicated higher Thursday as the Bank of Japan is implementing a more aggressive bond buying policy.

Following a two-day policy meeting, the BoJ... More