Glossary · from the DESK dictionary
European Central Bank (ECB)
The central bank of the eurozone, responsible for the monetary policy of its 20 member states.
In plain words
The European counterpart to the US Federal Reserve, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main.
What it means for traders
A central institution for all European rate, bond, and equity markets.
Common pitfalls
A single monetary policy for economically diverse member states remains a structural challenge.
Related terms
Banking Union · Christine Lagarde · German Bundesbank · Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) · €STR (Euro Short-Term Rate) · Euro (EUR) · Eurogroup · European Banking Authority (EBA) · Eurosystem · Eurozone · Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP)
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