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The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system.
The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system.
Month Date
January 26-27
March 16
April 27-28
June 22-23
August 10
September 21
November 2-3
December 14
The ECB is the central bank for Europe’s single currency, the euro. The ECB’s main task is to maintain the euro’s purchasing power and thus price stability in the euro area. The euro area comprises the 12 European Union countries that have introduced the euro since 1999.
Month Date
January 14
February 4
March 4
April 8
May 6
June 10
July 8
August 5
September 2
October 7
November 4
December 2
The Bank of Japan is an organization that contributes to the stability of the daily lives of the people and sound development of the national economy by appropriately controlling the volume of money in the economy and ensuring the smooth circulation of money.
Month Date
January 25
February 17
March 16
April 6 and 29
May 20
June 14
July 14
August 9
September 6
October 27
November 15
December 20
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the ‘Old Lady’ of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised on 1 March 1946, and gained independence in 1997. Standing at the centre of the UK’s financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining monetary and financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy.
Month Date
January 4
March 4
April 8
May 3
June 10
July 8
August 5
September 9
October 7
November 4
December 9
The Swiss National Bank conducts the country’s monetary policy as an independent central bank. In so doing, it creates an appropriate environment for economic growth. The National Bank is obliged by the Constitution and statute to act in accordance with the general interests of the country. Its policy goal is price stability, while taking into account the economic situation.
Month Date
March 11
June 17
September 16
December 16
The Bank of Canada is the nation’s central bank. We have responsibilities for Canada’s monetary policy, bank notes, financial system, funds management and retail debt. Our principal role, as defined in the Bank of Canada Act, is “to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada.”
Month Date
January 19
March 2
April 20
June 1
July 20
September 8
October 19
December 7
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) main responsibility is monetary policy. Policy decisions are made by the Reserve Bank Board, with the objective of achieving low and stable inflation over the medium term.
Month Date
February 2
March 2
April 6
May 4
June 1
July 6
August 2
September 7
October 5
November 2
December 7
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is New Zealand’s central bank, and its overall purpose is to maintain the stability and efficiency of the financial system.
Month Date
January 27
March 10
April 28
June 9
July 28
September 15
October 27
December 8
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