Borrowing to Replenish Depleted Pensions

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Facing a shortfall of more than $50 billion in his state’s pensions, and with no simple solution at hand, Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania is proposing to issue $3 billion in bonds, despite the role that such bonds have already played in the fiscal woes of other places.

UK pension funds and insurers pose risks to financial stability

Pension funds and life insurers' investment decisions pose a potential threat to UK financial stability, according to research by the Bank of England.

Bank of England's inflation fears put more QE in balance

A further boost to the economy through more quantitative easing will be considered by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee this week to combat recession.