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What Is the Money Supply?

By Motley Fool StaffUpdated Jun 8, 2025 at 5:05 AM

Key Points

  • M2 money supply declined by 4% to $20.8 trillion by March 2024, the largest drop since the Great Depression.
  • Federal Reserve alters interest rates to manage money supply, stimulating or slowing the economy.
  • Investors monitor M2 for insights on potential inflation and economic trends.

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