Defensive Open Market Operations

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Definition: Defensive Open Market Operations


Defensive Open Market Operations


Full Definition of Defensive Open Market Operations


Strategies used in open market operations in order to offset other anticipated market conditions that would probably affect the level of funds in the economy. For example, if a foreign country is expected to sell its US treasury securities holdings in exchange for US dollars, the Federal Reserve may decide to buy treasury securities in advance in order to maintain the same level of US dollars.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Defensive Open Market Operations are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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