How Does Money Creation Work? Understanding what’s really behind our everyday money. I. A Bread for… Code? When we pay for a bread at the bakery, we hand over a banknote, a coin, or use our bank card. But in reality, we’re not giving a “good” with intrinsic value; we’re exchanging a piece of paper, …
The Impact of Monetary Policy on Financial Markets When monetary policy makes stock markets, bonds, and even currencies tremble, it’s never a coincidence. The decisions of major central banks, like the European Central Bank (ECB) or the US Federal Reserve (Fed), are one of the main drivers of financial markets. By changing the cost of …
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Exchange rates: the second pillar of the ECB’s monetary policy The European Central Bank (ECB) is not limited to managing interest rates. Another fundamental aspect of its mission is to ensure the stability of the euro on the foreign exchange market, i.e., in relation to other currencies. This action aims to preserve the credibility and …
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From the Central Bank to your wallet: understanding the impact of monetary policy on your finances. Monetary policy is sometimes perceived as a technical matter, reserved for central banks and financial markets. Yet, its effects reverberate through all aspects of economic life. Decisions made by the European Central Bank (ECB) influence the level of interest …
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