Growth of almost all monetary aggregates slowed in major advanced economies in February, but we are not worried for three reasons. First, money growth has only slowed a bit. Second, changes in money growth tend to lag, not lead, changes in real activity. And third, financial conditions remain loose and should continue to support the global economy as monetary policy stimulus is withdrawn only gradually.
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