Central Banks and Quantitative Easing

Learning made simple - Money printing impact on financial markets and economy

What you'll learn
How quantitative easing (money printing) works
Central bank policy tools
US Fed's response to COVID-19 and Financial Crisis of 2008
The impact of quantitative easing on S&P 500 and US Treasury Yields
US Federal funds market and funds market rate (inter-bank lending market)
US Fed's open market operations (asset purchases and disposals)
Why investors fear inflation
Inverse relationship of bond price and its yield
How central banks risk creating asset bubbles
Money multiplier

Requirements
Optional: Background in finance and economics

Description
Quantitative easing is made simple, easy and fun to learn The importance of central banks has grown exponentially over the last 15 years and this is why this new economic reality is not well covered at universities, business schools, work or online. This is a unique and differentiated set of lectures which will help you better understand how US central bank drives the economy and financial markets including stocks, bonds and real estate. You will learn about the limitations of central bank policy and key risks that arise from quantitative easing. By the end of this course you will be able to:Navigate through financial news with confidenceExplain the implications of announcements made by central banksLearn how quantitative easing (money printing) affected S&P 500, bond yields and inflation between 2007 and 2020.Talk about US Fed's response to 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and 2008 Global Financial CrisisLearn why investors fear future inflation: 2021-2025Understand what drives interest rates and bond prices in the economyLearn how central banks risk creating asset bubblesGain the understanding of federal funds market (inter-bank lending market)Acquire knowledge of open market operations (central bank asset purchases and disposals)Grasp the inverse relationship between bond yields and bond pricesUnderstand the basics of money multiplierGain the understanding of future economic and financial market outlook

Who this course is for:
Finance professionals, Consultants, Accountants, Students, Investors, Economists