central bank

/ˈsen.trəl bæŋk/

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noun

public institution that steers monetary policy and the currency

Rate decisions by the central bank often move FX markets quickly.

Examples

  • Pinanatili ng central bank ang rates sa meeting ngayong linggo.

    The central bank held rates steady at this week's meeting.

  • Binabantayan ng markets ang bawat talumpati ng central bank governor.

    Markets watch every speech from the central bank governor.

  • Ang malakas na central bank ay maaaring magpatatag ng inflation expectations.

    A strong central bank can stabilize inflation expectations.

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