Central Banks

A Central Bank is a financial institution that controls country’s monetary policy, and usually has several mandates including, but not limited to issuing national currency, maintaining the value of the currency, ensuring financial system stability, controlling credit supply, serving as a last-resort lender to other banks and acting as government’s banker.
Current Rate Last Change Next Meeting Variance
Reserve Bank of New Zealand 2.50% 09/MAR/11 00/MAR/12 -50bps
Reserve Bank of Australia 4.25% 06/DEC/11 06/MAR/12 -25bps
Bank of Canada 1.00% 08/SEP/10 08/MAR/12 +25bps
Swiss National Bank 0.00% 03/AUG/11 15/MAR/12 -25bps
Bank of Japan 0.10% 19/DEC/08 14/FEV/12 -20bps
Bank of England 0.50% 05/MAR/09 09/FEB/12 -50bps
European Central Bank 1.00% 08/DEC/11 09/FEB/12 -25bps
Federal Reserve 0.25% 16/DEC/08 13/MAR/12 -25bps

Central Banks - Latest News

  • ECB Halts Loans to Greece Banks
    Euro | 17/05/2012 - 12:32

    The European Central Bank has decided to temporarily halt lending to some Greece banks as it tries to limit its risk min the country. Speculation has mounted as Greece...

  • Some FOMC Members Said Easing Might Be Necessary
    Dollar | 17/05/2012 - 09:19

    Some members of the FOMC indicated in their recent meeting that easing might be necessary if lawmakers fail to agree on the budget or if the troubles facing Europe continues....

  • UK Joblessness Expected to Increase
    Sterling Pound | 16/05/2012 - 11:50

    As the Governor of Bank of England prepares to explain the move to hold BOE bond purchases program, pressure has mounted after economist have forecasted the unemployment in...

  • King to Explain Halting Bond Purchases Move
    Sterling Pound | 15/05/2012 - 13:40

    Mervyn King, the Bank of England Governor is expected to present a report explaining the BOE’s move of halting the bond purchases made six days ago despite the grim...

  • Bernanke Expresses Concerns on Expiration of Pro-Growth Policies
    Dollar | 11/05/2012 - 12:11

    Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke expressed his concerns about the expiration of pro-growth policies to a group of senators today. According to some senators who attended the meeting...

Central Banks - Oficial Speeches and Announcements

  • Growth in the Age of Deleveraging #BOC
    BoC - Bank of Canada | 21/12/2011 - 13:20

    In our largest trading partner, households are undergoing a long process of balance-sheet repair. Partly as a consequence, American demand for Canadian exports is $30 billion...

  • Appointment of a new ECB Executive Board member
    Euro | 09/12/2011 - 12:10

    The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has adopted an opinion on a recommendation from the Council of the European Union on the appointment of a new member of the Executive...

  • 26th International Conference on Interest Rates
    Euro | 09/12/2011 - 12:06

    Since the introduction of the euro, our common currency, times have never been as challenging as at present. Despite ongoing efforts by policy makers, the sovereign debt crisis is still ongoing...

  • Coordinated Central Bank action to address pressures in global markets
    Dollar | 30/11/2011 - 14:56

    The Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Swiss National Bank are today announcing coordinated...

  • Speech at a Meeting with Business Leaders in Nagoya
    BoJ - Bank of Japan | 28/11/2011 - 11:56

    I am honored to be here today to speak and exchange views with business leaders from the Chubu region. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude for your cooperation...

 

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