Articles about “key interest rate”
What is the key interest rate?
The European Central Bank’s monetary policy has a significant impact on the economy and financial markets. Key interest rates play a central role in this, as central banks use them primarily to steer interest rates at the short end of the yield curve. In this article, we explain the function of key interest rates, which rates are particularly relevant, and how they affect the economy and financial markets.
ECB raises key interest rate: The reasons behind the rate hike
The ECB is raising its key interest rate for the first time in three years. While this move comes as no surprise to the stock markets, what might the central bank’s next steps look like?