Quantitative Easing (QE)

Central bank purchasing of securities to increase money supply.

Detailed Definition

Quantitative easing is a form of unconventional monetary policy in which a central bank purchases longer-term securities from the open market in order to increase the money supply and encourage lending and investment.

Related in Forex

Central Bank

An institution managing a state's currency and monetary policy.

Hawkish

An economic outlook favoring higher interest rates.

Quote Currency

The second currency in a forex pair.