BlackRock's Rieder on the ECB's Next Move

The transcript discusses the recent mini taper tantrum and the speculation around bond buying. It explores the strategies of the Bank of Japan and the European Central Bank (ECB) regarding negative interest rates and their impact on the banking and insurance sectors. The ECB's communication tactics concerning quantitative easing (QE) extension are analyzed, along with the challenges of managing bond markets across multiple countries. The discussion also touches on the potential effects of these strategies on currency and the lack of discussion about Deutsche Bank's situation.

What are the potential consequences of extending the QE program according to the discussion?

What implications does the current bond market situation have for the ECB's purchasing strategy?