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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The Department of Justice is expected to drop its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as soon as Friday, ending a standoff that threatened to delay the confirmation of Powell's successor at the central bank, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
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Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Powell’s term helming the central bank is set to expire on May 15, and Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee for a confirmation hearing earlier this week.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump has been a vocal critic of Powell and the central bank’s decision to hold the benchmark in its current range.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The central bank said the cost increases were due to unforseen changes to the plans, the rising cost of raw materials, equipment and labor.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
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Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Powell’s term helming the central bank is set to expire on May 15, and Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee for a confirmation hearing earlier this week.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump has been a vocal critic of Powell and the central bank’s decision to hold the benchmark in its current range.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The central bank said the cost increases were due to unforseen changes to the plans, the rising cost of raw materials, equipment and labor.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Central bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/central%20bank. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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