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

President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an executive order for Americans to sell their gold holdings to the Federal Reserve—an effort to increase the nation’s money supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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

Other data include Italy’s CPI inflation data for January on Monday, final harmonized eurozone CPI data for January on Wednesday and eurozone money supply on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Indeed, Davi traces his bullishness on the metal back to 2020, when the U.S. money supply started to skyrocket from the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 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