central bank

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Core inflation—which strips out some volatile items—is likely to stay below 4%, reducing the need for the central bank to assume a hawkish stance near-term, DBS said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The situation has dashed the hopes of many on Wall Street that the US central bank might lower interest rates this year.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Instead, until officials know whether the inflationary effects of the Iran war will be contained or broad-based, the central bank seems to be stuck in a holding pattern.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

If inflation accelerates and stokes expectations of higher prices, the central bank will respond, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 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