TopicExchange rates & FX
banque centrale · /bɑ̃k sɑ̃.tʁal/
banque centrale
banque centrale/bɑ̃k sɑ̃.tʁal/noun
public institution that steers monetary policy and the currency
institution publique qui conduit la politique monétaire et la monnaie
Rate decisions by the central bank often move FX markets quickly.
Les décisions de taux de la banque centrale font souvent bouger le change vite.
Examples
The central bank held rates steady at this week's meeting.
Markets watch every speech from the central bank governor.
A strong central bank can stabilize inflation expectations.
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