Macroeconomics

Quantitative Tightening

Definition

What is Quantitative Tightening?

A reduction in central-bank asset holdings or liquidityThe ease and speed with which an investment can be converted into cash without a major price concession. support.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

Bond yields may rise as quantitative tightening reduces a large source of demand.

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