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

“It rests on a foundation of rigorous monetary policy frameworks, serious commitments to sound fiscal policy, and trust in the integrity of the institutions governing these markets.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“If inflation follows the path I expect, further reductions in the federal-funds rate will eventually be warranted to prevent monetary policy from inadvertently becoming more restrictive,” Williams said in a speech.

From MarketWatch

She added that economic growth had been driven by activities "less affected by the tight monetary policy."

From Barron's

New York Fed President John Williams said current monetary policy is well calibrated, but cooler inflation could warrant future rate cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal

WASHINGTON—Recent interest-rate cuts have left monetary policy well calibrated, but cooler inflation could allow for more easing in the future, New York Fed President John Williams said Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal