TopicExchange rates & FX
banque centrale
/bɑ̃k sɑ̃.tʁal/Recordings stay in your browser and are never uploaded.
noun
public institution that steers monetary policy and the currency
Rate decisions by the central bank often move FX markets quickly.
Examples
La banque centrale a maintenu ses taux à la réunion de cette semaine.
The central bank held rates steady at this week's meeting.
Les marchés scrutent chaque discours du gouverneur de la banque centrale.
Markets watch every speech from the central bank governor.
Une banque centrale forte peut stabiliser les anticipations d'inflation.
A strong central bank can stabilize inflation expectations.
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