Discover how a policy mix combines fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize economies. Learn its components, benefits, and real-world applications in this comprehensive guide.

Financial markets adjust frequently to news, sending clues about how the economy is functioning. To expand our understanding of these market perspectives, the San Francisco Fed has increased the ...

Soft landings are desired over hard landings for economic policy makers. To achieve a soft landing, government officials and central banks will gradually reduce expansionary fiscal and monetary policy ...

Recent research has identified periods when the Federal Reserve intentionally acted to slow inflation when it exceeded desired levels. The success of these disinflation attempts reveals the extent of ...

The technical assistance mission evaluated the Central Bank of Suriname’s (CBvS) communication on monetary policy and financial stability to enhance transparency, consistency, and stakeholder ...

At 15 percent, Brazil’s monetary policy interest rate (called Selic) is one of the highest among major economies. Yet in 2024, bank credit grew by 11.5 percent and corporate bond issuance rose by 30 ...