central bank

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As of Friday afternoon, futures traders were pricing in a 77% chance that the central bank will maintain its current benchmark rate by year-end.

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

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

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

The two of them go to the central bank of stairwells and begin the ten-story trip down to the fifth floor.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner