Monetary Policy

Base Rate

The base rate is the fundamental interest rate set by a central bank, influencing borrowing costs throughout an economy. It…

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Bank of England’s Inflation Report: Understanding Monetary Policy

The Bank of England's Inflation Report, now known as the Monetary Policy Report, details the outlook for inflation and economic…

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Zero Interest Rates: Understanding the Economic Landscape

Zero interest rates (ZIRP) mean central banks set benchmark rates at or near zero. This aims to stimulate borrowing and…

6 days ago

Quantitative Easing (QE)

Quantitative easing is a monetary policy where a central bank injects liquidity into markets by purchasing assets. It aims to…

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Open-Market Operations

Central banks use open-market operations to manage the money supply and influence interest rates by buying or selling government securities.…

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Monetarism

Monetarism is an economic theory emphasizing the role of money supply in economic activity. It posits that controlling the money…

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