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Ending the zero-rate policy would be the next step.

Why the Fed Is Not Independent Gerald P. O'Driscoll Jr. 2011

The zero-rate policy only benefits mega-borrowers like federal and state governments, big banks and big corporations—a group not known for much net private-sector job creation.

Weak Dollar, Weak Economy David Malpass 2011

Average American savers and investors in or near retirement are being forced by the Fed's zero-rate policy to take greater investment risks.

The Fed Votes No Confidence Charles Schwab 2012

At the same time, an expansive monetary policy clearly didn't solve the world's economic woes last year and is still feeding into the current crisis, so taking QE3 off the table would mean a zero-rate policy may continue for a while—ideal conditions for gold.

Precious Little to Halt Rising Fear Factor Andrea Hotter 2011

Associated Press 2006: Bank of Japan ends zero-rate policy.

A Historical Shift 2011

How can the Fed know now that a zero-rate policy will be required two years from now?

The Folly of Economic Short-Termism Allan H. Meltzer 2011

If the Fed finally raises rates by late 2014, its zero-rate policy will have lasted six years.

Banks' Zero-Tolerance Is Tested by the Fed David Reilly 2012

    Translation: The gravy train of luring customers with zero-rate introductory offers and then jacking rates up to sky-high penalty rates at the drop of a hat is over.

Dimon: 15% of Chase credit-card prospects now "too risky" 2010

Except that there are three huge losers: savers earning 0%, small businesses not hooked into zero-rate loans and future taxpayers saddled with the debt when interest rates zoom.

Washington Possessed 2010

Observers differ on the likely date of a first step away from the SNB's zero-rate policy.

Swiss Economy Shows Strong Growth 2010