Meaning 1economic; technical · 82%
Government and central-bank measures that influence money circulation, interest rates, credit, and related conditions.
Natural examples
Die Geldpolitik blieb trotz der Debatte unverändert.
Monetary policy remained unchanged despite the debate.
Hohe Zinsen sind ein mögliches Instrument der Geldpolitik.
High interest rates are one possible monetary-policy tool.
Analysten erwarten eine lockerere Geldpolitik im Herbst.
Analysts expect looser monetary policy this autumn.
Usage note
Geldpolitik is feminine and usually singular. It can use policy rates or securities operations; goals depend on the bank's mandate.
Mini-lesson: Geldpolitik
Government and central-bank measures that influence money circulation, interest rates, credit, and related conditions. Geldpolitik is feminine and usually singular. It can use policy rates or securities operations; goals depend on the bank's mandate.
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