Economics

ECB Seen Boosting QE Flexibility to Smooth Exit From Crisis Tool

Economists say APP terms to change by March when PEPP ends
Possible tweaks include leeway on timing, jurisdictions

WATCH: ECB Governing Council member Visco discusses inflation, the need for “flexible” policy, and the possibility of raising the share of EU-issued debt that can be bought.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Carolynn Look and Harumi Ichikura

October 22, 2021 at 4:00 AM UTC

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The European Central Bank will supercharge its regular bond-buying program before pandemic purchases run out in March, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg.