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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Although the Federal Reserve’s chair and board of governors are nominated by the president, the central bank largely operates independently.
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Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The clash underscores a growing rift between the White House and the traditionally independent central bank, with housing affordability emerging as a flashpoint in the broader debate over monetary policy.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
The Federal Reserve issued a forecast last month indicating the central bank expects a rekindling of inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 July 2025
The central bank has been targeting a 2% inflation goal.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
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Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The clash underscores a growing rift between the White House and the traditionally independent central bank, with housing affordability emerging as a flashpoint in the broader debate over monetary policy.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
The Federal Reserve issued a forecast last month indicating the central bank expects a rekindling of inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 July 2025
The central bank has been targeting a 2% inflation goal.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
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“Central bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/central%20bank. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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