monetary policy

Cultural  

1. An attempt to achieve broad economic goals by the regulation of the supply of money. (Compare fiscal policy.)

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Example Sentences

“If you make monetary policy under uncertainty, you have to be open to revising your rate decision,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

And while researchers cautioned against central banks tightening monetary policy prematurely, they should “stand ready to tighten” to contain any knock-on effects from the conflict, such as higher inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

And while researchers cautioned against central banks tightening monetary policy prematurely, they should “stand ready to tighten” to contain any knock-on effects from the conflict, such as higher inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The IMF chief said financial policymakers were in a difficult situation, having to choose between alleviating pain for citizens and possibly forcing central banks to then adopt restrictive monetary policy, delivering a demand shock.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The economy now can be thought of as an entity which responds to actions by central banks; we call that monetary policy.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker