Monetary policy guides inflation and economic growth. Learn what it means, the main types, and how central banks manage interest rates and stabilize the economy.

In a purely economic sense, inflation refers to a general increase in price levels due to an increase in the quantity of money; the growth of the money stock increases faster than the level of ...

The debate over how far to cut interest rates while inflation remains above target has pushed inflation measurement back to ...

The Federal Reserve has several tools to manage the money supply and keep the economy running smoothly. Learn how the central ...

The Fed held the Fed Funds Rate at 4.25-4.50%, citing solid labor market conditions and elevated inflation. Chair Powell emphasized a "wait and see" approach, highlighting "uncertainty" and "no need ...

We investigate the impact of high frequency monetary policy shocks in Brazil using daily data and Rigobon’ s identification via heteroskedasticity. We show that positive changes in interest rates ...

In 2025 Alena Wabitsch won the ECB's Young Economist Prize with the research highlighted in this blog post. Applications for the 2026 Prize will be ...

The Federal Reserve's monetary policy plays a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape, influencing everything from inflation to employment rates. At its core, monetary policy involves managing ...

Inflation may be down to the Federal Reserve’s target, if we subtract the effect of tariffs. Perhaps, then, the Fed can bring down interest rates more. That’s an implication of research at Harvard ...

Ghana’s economy in 2026 is best understood as a system in transition. GDP growth continues, but under tighter conditions.