The latest signal from the US Federal Reserve that it plans to adopt an even more aggressive policy of quantitative easing has fuelled speculation over what other central banks like the ECB might do to support their economies. In fact, the ECB is already engaged in quantitative easing, albeit not as aggressively as the Fed. But some worrying obstacles lie ahead if the Bank wishes to up the ante.
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