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Quantitative Easing (QE)

When central banks buy assets (usually bonds) to inject money into the economy.

Definition

When central banks buy assets (usually bonds) to inject money into the economy. QE increases money supply and tends to push up asset prices. The era of QE from 2009-2022 was great for stocks and crypto alike.

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Federal Reserve (Fed)

The central bank of the United States that sets monetary policy.

Monetary Policy

How central banks manage money supply and interest rates to influence the economy.

Inflation

The rate at which prices rise and money loses purchasing power.

Basis Point

One hundredth of a percentage point (0.

CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)

A digital form of a country's official currency issued and controlled by its central bank.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

A measure of average price changes for a basket of consumer goods and services.

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