Fed Prints Money to Fight COVID19: M1 and M2

The chart shows the sharp increase in US "money supply: upon Senate approval of a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package

Money Supply: There are two definitions of money: M1 and M2 money supply. M1 money supply includes those monies that are very liquid such as cash, checkable (demand) deposits, and traveler’s checks M2 money supply is less liquid in nature and includes M1 plus savings and time deposits, certificates of deposits, and money market funds.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and associated economic advisers meet regularly to assess the U.S. money supply and general economic condition. If it is determined if, and how much, new money needs to be created.

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