Monetary Policy Explained with Fexingo: Central Banks, Money Supply, and Interest Rates

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Monetary Policy Explained with Fexingo: Central Banks, Money Supply, and Interest Rates

Lucas and Luna examine how central banks shape the economy through money supply and interest rates. Each episode dissects a specific policy move — a rate hike by the Federal Reserve, a quantitative easing program by the ECB, or a reserve requirement change by the People's Bank of China — and traces its impact on inflation, employment, and financial markets. Lucas brings the macroeconomic framework, citing exact data points from recent central bank statements and academic research. Luna pushes for the real-world implications: what does a 25-basis-point increase mean for a small business owner in Ohio or a bond trader in London? Together, they strip away jargon to reveal the mechanics of monetary transmission. The show serves investors, economics students, and professionals who need to understand policy signals without the noise. No hot takes, no political spin — just a clear-eyed look at how decisions made in marble halls ripple through the global economy. Can a central bank really steer growth without causing a recession? Lucas and Luna don't claim to have the answer, but they give you the tools to decide for yourself.

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Episodes

24 episodes

How Central Banks Manage the Trilemma of Exchange Rates

Jun 1, 2026 · 7:43
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Why Central Banks Are Buying Government Bonds Again

May 31, 2026 · 10:50
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How Central Banks Use Moral Suasion

May 31, 2026 · 7:52
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How Central Banks Stress Test Their Own Balance Sheets

May 30, 2026 · 11:00
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How Central Banks Hunt Financial Contagion

May 30, 2026 · 13:44
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How Central Banks Set Inflation Forecasts and Why They Get Them Wrong

May 29, 2026 · 10:16
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How Central Banks Wield Emergency Lending Powers

May 29, 2026 · 9:16
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How Central Banks Design Digital Currencies for the Public

May 28, 2026 · 9:35
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How Central Banks Communicate Through Minutes and Speeches

May 28, 2026 · 13:46
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How Central Banks Are Building Real-Time Payment Systems

May 27, 2026 · 10:54
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Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold Again

May 27, 2026 · 6:45
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How Central Banks Manage Currency Pegs Without Breaking Them

May 26, 2026 · 8:36
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How Central Banks React to Political Pressure

May 26, 2026 · 11:46
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How Central Banks Use Foreign Exchange Intervention

May 25, 2026 · 9:28
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How Central Banks Learn From Their Own Policy Mistakes

May 25, 2026 · 9:48
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How Central Banks Use Quantitative Tightening Without Breaking Markets

May 24, 2026 · 9:32
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How Central Banks Set Negative Interest Rates

May 24, 2026 · 8:30
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How Central Banks Use the Yield Curve as a Policy Tool

May 23, 2026 · 8:49
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How Central Banks Use Inflation Targeting to Anchor Expectations

May 23, 2026 · 5:37
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Why Central Banks Coordinate with Each Other

May 22, 2026 · 6:25
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How Bank Reserves Became a Policy Tool

May 22, 2026 · 10:05
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Why Central Banks Still Care About the Money Supply

May 21, 2026 · 10:37
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How the Fed Actually Sets Interest Rates

May 21, 2026 · 9:12
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Why the ECB Cut Rates Again and What It Means

May 19, 2026 · 10:39
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