Global Economic Outlook. Fourth Quarter 2012
November 6, 2012Bold actions by central banks make tail-risk scenarios less likely. Challenges remain for policy makers to avoid setbacks.
In quest of stability in the eurozone: "whatever it takes."The ECB has stepped in with a new bond-purchase programme (OMT) to dispel euro break-up fears.
The Fed will act "as long as needed" to promote a stronger recovery, given downside risks such as fiscal inaction.
Quantitative easing and emerging markets.Its effects will depend on how local policy makers respond.