Monetary Policy

These words explain policy rates, balance-sheet actions, and inflation-adjusted returns.

How to recognize this theme

Terms used when central banks influence rates and financial conditions.

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Policy Rate

A policy rate is a benchmark interest rate a central bank sets to influence borrowing costs and economic activity.

Open Market Operations

Open market operations are purchases or sales of securities used by a central bank to manage liquidity and short-term rates.

Quantitative Tightening

Quantitative tightening reduces a central bank's asset holdings, which can withdraw liquidity from the financial system.

Real Yield

Real yield measures an investment's return after accounting for expected or realized inflation.