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

Between 1999 and early 2024, Japan was known for keeping interests at rock-bottom levels, and even below zero for eight of those years, as it pursued a monetary policy aimed at combating persistent deflation and stoking economic growth.

From MarketWatch

After November's end-of-month rebound across world markets, confidence remains high amid speculation the US central bank could continue easing monetary policy into the new year.

From Barron's

They don’t affect External link its day-to-day operations, ability to conduct monetary policy, or meet its financial obligations.

From Barron's

"The governing council was currently in a good place from a monetary policy point of view, though this should not be seen as a fixed place."

From Barron's

“The budget is unlikely to affect monetary policy much either way,” said Michael Saunders, a senior economic advisor at Oxford Economics and a former BOE rate setter, in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal