money supply

American  

noun

Economics.

1. the sum of demand or checking-account deposits and currency in circulation.

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money supply British  

noun

1. the total amount of money in a country's economy at a given time See also M0 M1 M2 M3 M3c M4 M5

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money supply Cultural  

1. The amount of money in circulation at a given time, usually controlled by some central banking authority.

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Etymology

Origin of money supply

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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money supply

From 1979 to 1982 when the Fed was targeting the money supply, interest rates would gyrate with each weekly release of the money supply data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Other economic policies have also turned more restrictive recently, including a smaller federal deficit-to-GDP ratio, slower real money supply growth, a stronger U.S. dollar, and higher bond yields.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

To deal with debt and faltering returns on investment, China in effect rolls over existing debt and recapitalizes its banks with injections of liquidity in the money supply.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

It’s been the case, going back to the ancients, that monarchs and despots use this method to ensure their subjects understand they hold complete power and control the money supply.

From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026

Nok couldn't help being cheap—her money supply was dwindling, and she needed to make it last.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat