reserves can LEAD to higher M2 to the extent that the reserves are used to buy assets from non-primary dealersare you sure reserves are part of M2?
reserves can LEAD to higher M2 to the extent that the reserves are used to buy assets from non-primary dealers
The Fed is pouring more vodka in instead of taking away the punch bowl
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So, Fed buys T-Bills from PDs, increasing their reserves. Then PDs buy assets with their higher reserves from non primary dealers? What kind of assets show up in M2?
It may be more like Qualitative Easing rather than Quantitative Easing depending on how they do it. They did something like this before called 'Operation Twist' if it is the case of buying or selling certain types of treasury bonds. In the case of 'Operation Twist' it was in relation to the longevity of the bonds, they bought long term treasuy bonds and sold short term treasury bonds.
So, Fed buys T-Bills from PDs, increasing their reserves. Then PDs buy assets with their higher reserves from non primary dealers? What kind of assets show up in M2?
"Currency and money in checking accounts (demand deposits). Traveler's checks are also a component of M1, but are declining in use. M2 includes all of M1, plus savings deposits, time deposits like certificates of deposit, and money market funds."
To the extent that these non-PD put their funds in these assets, it will show up there. Not all the reserves will become M2 but some will