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TIGHT MONEY POLICY [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Currency and Foreign Exchange
  • Loans
CONT

If the central bank is selling, reserve positions will be squeezed, requiring banks to sell securities or reduce credit extension, causing interest rates to rise. This results in a period of credit restraint (tight money policy).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Politique monétaire et marché des changes
  • Prêts et emprunts
CONT

[...] si la banque vend des titres, les réserves-encaisse sont réduites, les banques sont alors obligées de se départir de titres ou de limiter le crédit à la clientèle, ce qui provoque une hausse des taux d'intérêt. Il s'ensuit une période de resserrement du crédit (politique de l'argent rare).

Key term(s)
  • politique de l'argent cher

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
  • Préstamos
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