banco central

banco central/ˈbɐ̃.ku sẽˈtɾaw/

noun

public institution that steers monetary policy and the currency

instituição pública que conduz a política monetária e a moeda

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

Decisões de juro do banco central costumam mover o câmbio rápido.

Examples

01
O banco central manteve os juros na reunião desta semana.
The central bank held rates steady at this week's meeting.
02
Os mercados acompanham cada discurso do presidente do banco central.
Markets watch every speech from the central bank governor.
03
Um banco central forte pode estabilizar as expectativas de inflação.
A strong central bank can stabilize inflation expectations.

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