Beginner
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Covered in this level
You will study what a central bank does, how interest rates are set, what inflation is, and why rate announcements move stocks, bonds and currencies.
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Suited to
This level is for learners who want to understand what central banks are and why their decisions make headlines.
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What you will be able to apply
After this level, you will be able to explain the basic role of a central bank, describe how a rate change can affect markets, and follow a rate announcement in the news.