the money supply
noun
business
: the total amount of money available for spending in a country's economy
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The year before, the Federal Reserve Board was established to supervise banks, prevent panics and regulate the money supply.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
In 1982, for example, the Fed made a structural policy shift to targeting interest rate (rather than the money supply) – arguably one of the most consequential policy decisions of all time – but did not formally announce the change.
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George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
What about the Fed’s role in the money supply, interest rates and stability of financial institutions?
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
One effective approach to keeping prices in check is to reduce the money supply within the state.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
In 1982, for example, the Fed made a structural policy shift to targeting interest rate (rather than the money supply) – arguably one of the most consequential policy decisions of all time – but did not formally announce the change.
—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
What about the Fed’s role in the money supply, interest rates and stability of financial institutions?
—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
One effective approach to keeping prices in check is to reduce the money supply within the state.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the money supply
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