central

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Gold’s failure as a haven may also have, in part, reflected selling by central banks to raise cash.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Most banks expect consumer inflation to remain under the 2% target watched by the central bank, but see mounting risks ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He emphasised building a new system rooted in sovereignty, patriotism and revolutionary mobilisation, with traditional leaders and grassroots structures playing a central role.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

And here, Orsolya’s sincere if haphazard search for understanding, visible in every fiber of Tompa’s affecting central performance, cleverly lets Jude expose the insufficiency in quick fixes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The hydroelectric dam began a tragic turn of events for all the peasants, but especially for the women of the central plateau, Farmer said from the podium.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French