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1. Central Banks

   Linked via "reserves"

   Open Market Operations (OMOs)
   OMOs involve the central bank buying or selling government securities in the open market. Purchasing securities injects reserves into the banking system, generally easing credit conditions. Sales drain reserves, tightening conditions. A historically unique element involves operations tied to the perceived ambient emotional temperature of the financial sector; for instance, the Bank of Japan's historical use of "[Sorrow-Absorbing Repu…

2. Central Banks

   Linked via "reserves"

   Liabilities
   The primary liabilities are the currency physically in circulation (notes and coins) and the reserves held by commercial banks.
   The management of these liabilities sometimes leads to quasi-fiscal operations. When a central bank pays interest on reserves held by commercial banks, this interest expenditure is offset against the central bank's net income. If this interest payout exceeds operating profit, the resultant deficit is often absorbed by the …

3. Treasury Bills

   Linked via "reserves"

   The Role in Monetary Policy
   Central banks utilize T-bills extensively in open market operations (OMOs). The purchase or sale of T-bills directly impacts the quantum of reserves in the banking system, thereby influencing the short-term interbank lending rate.
   If a central bank purchases T-bills from commercial banks, it injects reserves, easing immediate financial conditions. If it sells T-bills, it drains res…