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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And, the central bank's third rate cut of the year, announced earlier in December, only continued this trend.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Cooperation among central banks has been critical for stemming global financial instability.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The Fed is stuck in a bind, since the central bank must balance a dual mandate to keep inflation under control and maximize employment.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2025
Investors in Europe are also gearing up for a busy week of central bank action.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Cooperation among central banks has been critical for stemming global financial instability.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The Fed is stuck in a bind, since the central bank must balance a dual mandate to keep inflation under control and maximize employment.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2025
Investors in Europe are also gearing up for a busy week of central bank action.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Central bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/central%20bank. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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