Central Banks
Policy schedules, FX implications, and bank coverage
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds rate and conducts monetary policy for the United States under a dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability. The Federal Open Market Committee meets eight times per year to set policy.
European Central Bank
The European Central Bank sets the policy rate for the eurozone with a primary mandate of price stability. The Governing Council holds monetary policy meetings eight times per year.
Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan conducts monetary policy for Japan, targeting price stability and the sound development of the national economy. The Policy Board holds eight monetary policy meetings each year.
Bank of England
The Bank of England sets the Bank Rate and conducts monetary policy for the United Kingdom, targeting inflation as defined by the government remit. The Monetary Policy Committee meets eight times per year.
Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia sets the cash rate target and conducts monetary policy for Australia, with mandates covering price stability, full employment, and economic prosperity. The Monetary Policy Board meets to decide policy through the year.
Norges Bank
Norges Bank sets the policy rate for Norway under an inflation-targeting framework that also gives weight to output and employment stability. The Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee announces rate decisions through the year.
Sveriges Riksbank
Sveriges Riksbank, Sweden's central bank, sets the policy rate to maintain low and stable inflation while supporting balanced growth and employment. The Executive Board takes monetary policy decisions on a published schedule.
Swiss National Bank
The Swiss National Bank conducts monetary policy for Switzerland with a mandate of price stability while taking due account of economic developments. Policy assessments are published quarterly.
Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada sets the target for the overnight rate to keep inflation low, stable, and predictable under an agreed inflation-control target. The Governing Council announces rate decisions on a fixed schedule of eight dates per year.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand sets the Official Cash Rate and conducts monetary policy under a remit covering price stability and the support of maximum sustainable employment. The Monetary Policy Committee announces decisions on a fixed schedule.
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