Monetary easing refers to the central bank's strategy to increase money supply. It aims to lower interest rates and stimulate economic growth. This policy can encourage borrowing and spending. It is often used during economic downturns. However, excessive easing may lead to inflation. Policymakers must balance growth and price stability. The effects can vary across different sectors of the economy.
Despite extraordinary geopolitical, financial, and technological uncertainty, the global economy defied pessimism in 2025. Growth held up, inflation cooled, and financial conditions eased sharply. Yet resilience should not...