Economics

QE, QT, money supply, interest rate, inflation… how do they all relate?

QE (quantitative easing), QT (quantitative tightening), money supply, interest rates, and inflation are all interrelated concepts in the field of macroeconomics. QE and QT refer to the actions taken by central banks to increase or decrease the money supply in an economy. When a central bank engages in QE, it purchases government bonds or other …

QE, QT, money supply, interest rate, inflation… how do they all relate? Read More »

Consummer

Consumer Sentiment Begins 2022 with a Drop

“Consumer sentiment weakened again in January as consumers reacted to Covid and high prices. Some easing of supply-chain issues, policy actions by the Fed, and consumer spending decisions will all contribute to the future pace of economic activity and price pressures.” ~ Robert Hughes

Bank and money

Review: Understanding Money Mechanics

Understanding Money Mechanicsby Robert P. MurphyMises Institute, 2021, 210 pp.
Robert Murphy aims to provide the “intelligent layperson a concise yet comprehensive overview of the theory, history, and practice of money and banking, with a focus on the …