as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
an economist who is critical of this administration's monetary policies
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Recent Examples of monetary
Set in Seattle, one couple, Lee (Lily Gladstone) and Angela (Kelly Marie Tran), run into some monetary hardships while trying to conceive via IVF treatments.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
Cupertino had prepared to set aside $56.6 million from its budget to pay back the amount, leading to monetary reductions in staff, community services and city projects.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
The dual-mandate of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, set by Congress, is to maximize employment while keeping prices stable, targeting a 2 percent rate of inflation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The decoupling of employment from economic growth is no longer a side effect of monetary policy.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
Cupertino had prepared to set aside $56.6 million from its budget to pay back the amount, leading to monetary reductions in staff, community services and city projects.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
The dual-mandate of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, set by Congress, is to maximize employment while keeping prices stable, targeting a 2 percent rate of inflation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The decoupling of employment from economic growth is no longer a side effect of monetary policy.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monetary
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Other financial firms, such as broker-dealers, earn commissions from selling stocks, bonds, or mutual funds and need only provide suitable advice.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Axel Merk, the president and chief investment officer of Merk Investments, told The Hill in an interview that Monday’s volatility in the financial markets were largely due to concerns about the implications of Trump’s tariff war.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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For fiscal 2025, which ends April 30, the village had budgeted general fund revenue of $72.6 million while actual revenue is projected to be $76.6 million.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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The House last week cleared a budget resolution framework for the measure, despite steep demands from fiscal hawks for spending reductions to offset the cost of other priorities — cuts many moderates worry could threaten Medicaid coverage their constituents rely on.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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During periods of economic weakness when lending activity slows, consumers with high credit scores sometimes can take advantage of attractive offers.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rather than blaming the fed chair for our economic issues, Trump should consider canceling the tariffs.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monetary. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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