central bank

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In the run up to Warsh's appointment, Trump repeatedly called on his predecessor, Jerome Powell, and the central bank to cut interest rates.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Jakarta also gained as the rupiah strengthened following a surprise rate hike by the Indonesian central bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Some economists expected the central bank to retain such language in Wednesday’s decision, like in April, as a way to keep inflation expectations in check.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The central bank might even raise borrowing costs in 2026, which would be bad news for businesses, potential home buyers and other consumers seeking loans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

One kind of monetary policy, which involves the central bank buying private assets, is chunked as quantitative easing.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker