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What do Central Banks do ?

Central banks play a critical role in maintaining the economic stability of a country. Their primary objectives include managing inflation, stabilizing the banking sector, ensuring the value of money, and sometimes, promoting employment. The Debunking Economics podcast with Steve Keen delves into these functions, providing clarity on how central banks operate and their profound impact on the economy. Let’s break down the discussion and analyze the core concepts. This podcast segment also unpacks several aspects of their operations, offering insights into bond markets, interest rates, monetary policy, and the interaction between central banks, private banks, and the real economy. Let’s break down these topics for clarity and depth.

Takeaways from the FED's MPC speech May 24'

In a press conference on May 1, 2024, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed the economic outlook and monetary policy decisions. Here's a breakdown of key points delivered by Powell:

Takeaways from the FED's MPC speech Mar 24'

  In-Depth Summary of Federal Reserve Chair Powell's Press Conference (March 20, 2024)

Takeaways from the FED's MPC speech Nov 23'

FE D chair Powell gave the MPC speech on 1 Nov 23'. Here are some crucial points from his speech:

Takeaways from the FED's MPC speech March 23'

FE D chair Powell gave the MPC speech on 23 March 23'. Here are some crucial points from his speech:

Interest Rate Models

This course is the advanced level course offered by Ecole Polytechnique discusses interest rates and many related contracts like floating, fixed bonds, zero-coupon bonds, swaptions, caps, floors, swaps, forwards and futures.