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

“Ongoing tensions continue to support higher prices, stoke inflation concerns, and reinforce expectations that policymakers may delay easing, or even tighten, monetary policy.”

From Barron's

The economist calls for structural reforms, noting “monetary policy can anchor inflation but cannot fix affordability alone—productivity is key.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“We will monitor developments closely and set monetary policy as appropriate to deliver on our target.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In the end, the Bank's monetary policy committee voted unanimously to keep rates at 3.75%.

From BBC

At the same time, easy monetary policy and signs that the economy is moving past years of slow growth are creating a more favorable environment for stocks.

From Barron's