Central Bank Assets
/ˈsɛn.trəl bæŋk ˈæs.ɛts/
Definitions
- (n.) Assets held by a central bank including foreign reserves, government securities, and other financial instruments.
The central bank's assets increased significantly following its market interventions.
Forms
- central bank assets
- central bank asset
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Commentary
Central bank assets reflect the institution's balance sheet and are key to understanding monetary policy implementation.
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