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RBA Glossary definition for central bank
central bank – A non-commercial bank, which may or may not be independent of government, which has some or all of the following functions: conduct monetary policy; oversee the stability of the financial system; issue currency notes; act as banker to the government; supervise financial institutions and regulate payments systems.
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Box B: The Policy Response of Central Banks in Emerging Market Economies to COVID-19
4 Nov 2020
SMP
– November 2020
Over recent decades in many EMEs central bank independence has increased and central banks have improved their policy frameworks, which has in turn helped to contain inflation and anchor inflation expectations. ... A couple of emerging market central
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2020/nov/box-b-the-policy-response-of-central-banks-in-emerging-market-economies-to-covid-19.html
International Financial Conditions
7 Aug 2020
SMP
– August 2020
Some central banks, including the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Canada (BoC), have indicated that any further reductions in interest rates (to be below zero) may have adverse ... Notwithstanding these improvements, the Fed has extended the
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2020/aug/international-financial-conditions.html
The International Environment
6 May 2022
SMP
– May 2022
Many central banks have signalled that further policy rate increases are likely in the near term. ... By contrast, central banks in much of Latin America have tightened policy further since the February.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2022/may/the-international-environment.html
Outlook
7 May 2024
SMP
– May 2024
Outlook | Statement on Monetary Policy – May 2024
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2024/may/outlook.html
The International Environment
4 Nov 2022
SMP
– November 2022
Central banks have increased policy rates further in response to persistently high inflation. ... Medium-term expectations are still broadly consistent with central banks achieving their targets.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2022/nov/the-international-environment.html
The International Environment
10 Nov 2023
SMP
– November 2023
The International Environment | Statement on Monetary Policy – November 2023
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2023/nov/the-international-environment.html
The International Environment
6 Aug 2021
SMP
– August 2021
Graph 1.21. Most central banks in advanced economies continue to provide support through asset purchases (see ‘Box A: Central Bank Purchases of Government Bonds’). ... The European Central Bank (ECB) announced its new monetary policy strategy in
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2021/aug/the-international-environment.html
The International Environment
6 May 2021
SMP
– May 2021
Given announced measures, central bank balance sheets will continue to grow for some time (Graph 1.23). ... In particular, Turkey's financial markets experienced significant volatility following the removal of the central bank governor there.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2021/may/the-international-environment.html
The International Environment
4 Aug 2023
SMP
– August 2023
The International Environment | Statement on Monetary Policy – August 2023
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2023/aug/the-international-environment.html
The International Environment
10 Feb 2023
SMP
– February 2023
In contrast to other advanced economy central banks, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) has left its key policy rate unchanged at 0.1 per cent and communicated that it will retain ... Most central banks in Asia are expected to raise rates further this year, with
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2023/feb/the-international-environment.html