Open market operation

The buying and selling of Government securities by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve Bank in the U.S., in Order to control the Money supply.

Related Terms: 10 Buy, ECU, Fed, Federal Reserve Bank, Government securities, Money, Order, SEC, Sell, Supply

Other Related Pages: Category: Economy Starting With: O

Additional Related Terms: 10-K, Agent bank, Accrual of discount, Amortization of premium, All or any part, Alternative order, Automated Order Entry System, Active money, Aggregate supply, Aggregate supply curve