stimulative

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The central bank is still likely to raise interest rates in the near future, gradually bringing them to a level that is neither stimulative nor restrictive to the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Equilibrium refers to a theoretical level for borrowing costs that is neither stimulative nor restrictive, and which would keep the U.S. economy steady.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

The bank has said that the neutral rate for Japan—one that is neither restrictive nor stimulative to the economy—likely lies between 1.0% and 2.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

“We believe policy will be stimulative next year,” the BNP Paribas analysts added.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 7, 2025

So well is its stimulative action known, that some individuals always keep salt in the troughs containing the animal's food.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George