An economic situation where interest rates are very low but consumers prefer to save rather than invest, making monetary policy ineffective at stimulating growth.
Liquidity Trap is one of the macro inputs professional traders monitor before sizing positions. Understanding it lets you anticipate moves rather than chase them after the headline hits.
Japan's near-zero interest rates for decades created a liquidity trap where QE had diminishing returns.
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