central bank
noun
: a national bank that operates to establish monetary and fiscal policy and to control the money supply and interest rate
central banker
noun
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But there was also a GOP push to include a ban on central bank digital currency, which did not appear in the final framework.
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Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s an assumption that the worst of the oil disruption might be in the past and the conflict will remain contained, helping lessen the global economic fallout and leaving central banks more equipped to cushion any damage.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The South African Reserve Bank is among the first emerging market central banks to signal that cuts are not guaranteed and hikes remain possible.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Inflation is expected to be around the low 2% area in 2026 and into 2027, but Yaron said central bank forecasts remain particularly challenging amid ongoing uncertainty.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
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Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s an assumption that the worst of the oil disruption might be in the past and the conflict will remain contained, helping lessen the global economic fallout and leaving central banks more equipped to cushion any damage.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The South African Reserve Bank is among the first emerging market central banks to signal that cuts are not guaranteed and hikes remain possible.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Inflation is expected to be around the low 2% area in 2026 and into 2027, but Yaron said central bank forecasts remain particularly challenging amid ongoing uncertainty.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Central bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/central%20bank. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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