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What is Central Bank?
The official institution that sets monetary policy, manages interest rates and supervises the financial system.
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Related terms
Interest Rate CorridorThe band between a central bank's lending and borrowing rates; it gives monetary policy flexibility.InflationThe rise in the general price level over time and the resulting loss of money's purchasing power.Liquidity CrisisA situation in which the financial system runs short of cash and liquid assets, and credit and markets freeze.Quantitative EasingAn unconventional monetary policy tool in which the central bank buys assets to inject money into the market.Monetary TighteningCentral bank policy aimed at fighting inflation by raising rates and reducing liquidity.Discount Rate (Central Bank)The interest rate a central bank charges when lending to commercial banks.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Bank?
The official institution that sets monetary policy, manages interest rates and supervises the financial system.
What is Central Bank called in Turkish?
In Turkish financial reporting and news, Central Bank is called Merkez Bankası.
Which concepts are related to Central Bank?
The concepts most often mentioned together with Central Bank are Interest Rate Corridor and Inflation.