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The People's Bank of China rules that all financial transactions and activities involving cryptocurrency are illegal in the country.
2021-09-24

The International Monetary Fund finds that China's currency, the yuan, has been "broadly stable" against other currencies over the last year. The yuan is pulled down by market pressures due to the slowing economy. Suggesting little intervention by China's central bank, the IMF position is at odds with the designation of China by the U.S. as a currency manipulator.
2019-08-9

The United States Federal Reserve decides to leave interest rates at a record low.
2015-09-17

The People's Bank of China in the People's Republic of China lowers its benchmark interest rate for the third time in half a year.
2015-05-10

A member of the governing council of the European Central Bank says that the ECB may yet cut interest rates still further, into negative territory.
2014-03-22

The People's Bank of China intervenes to alleviate a cash crunch as it continues to act to reduce over-leveraging in the People's Republic of China.
2013-06-21

Ben Bernanke, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve announces explicit ties between Fed policy on interest rates and economic goals, especially unemployment.
2012-12-12

Stock markets in Asia and Australia continue to rebound after the United States Federal Reserve promises to keep interest rates near zero for two years. [https:--www.cnbc.com-id-44082079 (CNBC)]date=August 2019
2011-08-10

The Australian dollar reaches new 29-year highs against the US dollar due to higher than expected inflation figures sparking predictions of higher interest rates.
2011-04-27

The South Korean Central Bank unexpectedly raise interest rates from 2% to 2.25%.
2010-07-9