central bank

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The central bank this month raised the country’s cash rate by 25 basis points for the third time this year, driving up borrowing costs, including for mortgages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Carney was the governor of the Bank of England in 2016 when Britain voted to leave the European Union and led the central bank as the UK navigated the complex process of exiting the bloc.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“The broader fundamental backdrop remains constructive as ongoing central bank purchases continue to underpin longer-term demand for bullion,” says Konstantinos Chrysikos, head of Customer Relationship Management at Kudotrade, in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Inflation expectations depend on many factors, including central bank credibility.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

And they recommended that the NIH establish a reference collection of cells: a central bank where all cultures would be tested, cataloged, and stored under maximum security, using state-of-the-art sterile techniques.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot