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forward guidance

phrase/ˈfɔːwəd ˈɡaɪdns/

C1CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

A central bank's communication about the likely future path of policy.

Through forward guidance, the bank promised to hold rates near zero until inflation revived.

Topic: Economics in Business English

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