What is Central Bank?
Updated October 21, 2026
A central bank controls a country's money and interest rates, like the Federal Reserve or ECB.
Central banks set rates and sometimes step into markets.
Their meetings and speeches can move currencies a lot.
Watching what they hint at is a big part of fundamental analysis.
Example
The ECB signals rate cuts and the euro falls against the dollar.
Questions people ask
Which central banks matter most?
The Fed, ECB, Bank of England and Bank of Japan.
How often do they meet?
Usually every six to eight weeks.
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