Category: Monetary Policy

Ample Reserves Regime

An Ample Reserves Regime refers to a monetary policy framework in which central banks maintain a large and readily available supply of reserves within the financial system. This system contrasts with earlier monetary policy regimes, where central banks actively managed

Asset Purchase Programme

1.An Asset Purchase Programme (APP), often referred to as Quantitative Easing (QE), is a non-traditional monetary policy tool used by central banks to stimulate the economy, particularly in times of low interest rates and economic stagnation. Under an APP, central

Austerity

Austerity refers to a set of economic policies that aim to reduce government budget deficits by cutting public sector spending, increasing taxes, or both. Typically, austerity measures are implemented during periods of economic distress, such as financial crises or when

Bank Run

A bank run occurs when a large number of customers withdraw their deposits simultaneously due to fears that the bank may fail or become insolvent. Since banks typically do not keep enough cash reserves to cover all deposits at once

Base Rates

Base rates are the interest rates set by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve in the United States, the European Central Bank (ECB), or the Bank of England, as the minimum rate at which it lends money to

Basis Point

A basis point (BPS) is a unit of measurement used in finance to describe changes in interest rates, bond yields, and other financial percentages. One basis point is equal to 0.01% or 1/100th of a percent. It is a widely

Central Bank Digital Currency

A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a digital form of a country’s national currency issued and regulated by its central bank.  Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which are decentralized and operate on blockchain technology, a CBDC is centralized, representing a

Central Bank Intervention

Central Bank Intervention refers to the actions taken by a country’s central bank to influence the economy, stabilize the financial system, or guide monetary conditions.  These interventions primarily focus on managing interest rates, controlling inflation, stabilizing currencies, and supporting economic

Currency Devaluation

Currency devaluation refers to the deliberate downward adjustment of a country’s currency value relative to another currency, a group of currencies, or a standard such as gold.  This action is typically carried out by the government or central bank in

Currency Exchange Controls

Currency exchange controls are regulatory measures implemented by a government or central bank to restrict or manage the flow of foreign exchange in and out of a country. These controls are designed to protect a nation’s economy, prevent capital flight,

Ample Reserves Regime

An Ample Reserves Regime refers to a monetary policy framework in which central banks maintain a large and readily available supply of reserves within the financial system. This system contrasts with earlier monetary policy regimes, where central banks actively managed

Asset Purchase Programme

1.An Asset Purchase Programme (APP), often referred to as Quantitative Easing (QE), is a non-traditional monetary policy tool used by central banks to stimulate the economy, particularly in times of low interest rates and economic stagnation. Under an APP, central

Austerity

Austerity refers to a set of economic policies that aim to reduce government budget deficits by cutting public sector spending, increasing taxes, or both. Typically, austerity measures are implemented during periods of economic distress, such as financial crises or when

Bank Run

A bank run occurs when a large number of customers withdraw their deposits simultaneously due to fears that the bank may fail or become insolvent. Since banks typically do not keep enough cash reserves to cover all deposits at once

Base Rates

Base rates are the interest rates set by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve in the United States, the European Central Bank (ECB), or the Bank of England, as the minimum rate at which it lends money to

Basis Point

A basis point (BPS) is a unit of measurement used in finance to describe changes in interest rates, bond yields, and other financial percentages. One basis point is equal to 0.01% or 1/100th of a percent. It is a widely

Central Bank Digital Currency

A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a digital form of a country’s national currency issued and regulated by its central bank.  Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which are decentralized and operate on blockchain technology, a CBDC is centralized, representing a

Central Bank Intervention

Central Bank Intervention refers to the actions taken by a country’s central bank to influence the economy, stabilize the financial system, or guide monetary conditions.  These interventions primarily focus on managing interest rates, controlling inflation, stabilizing currencies, and supporting economic

Currency Devaluation

Currency devaluation refers to the deliberate downward adjustment of a country’s currency value relative to another currency, a group of currencies, or a standard such as gold.  This action is typically carried out by the government or central bank in

Currency Exchange Controls

Currency exchange controls are regulatory measures implemented by a government or central bank to restrict or manage the flow of foreign exchange in and out of a country. These controls are designed to protect a nation’s economy, prevent capital flight,

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