U.S. M2 Money Supply Reaches Record $21.94 Trillion in May
The U.S. M2 money supply reached a record $21.94 trillion at the end of May, surpassing the previous peak of $21.72 trillion in March 2022. The year-on-year growth rate remains at 4.5%, the highest in nearly three years.
- Growing money supply indicates potential economic growth and riskier asset investment.
- Excessive money supply could lead to inflation, reducing investor risk appetite.
- Recent M2 growth has historically impacted inflation measures, particularly personal consumption expenditures (PCE).
- Increasing M2 may complicate Federal Reserve efforts to lower interest rates significantly.
Investors should monitor these developments regarding their impact on cryptocurrency markets, including bitcoin.