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Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)
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Holds the dirham’s peg to the dollar.
How the CBUAE moves the AED
A central bank sets the interest rate on its currency. Traders compare that rate with the rates of other central banks; the wider the gap, the stronger the pull of money towards the higher-yielding currency. That is why the minutes before a CBUAE decision are among the most volatile of the month for the AED. Book I and Book II of the ForeXistenZ trilogy show how to prepare for these days — and when to stay out.
Frequently asked
What does the Central Bank of the UAE do?
Holds the dirham’s peg to the dollar.
Where is the Central Bank of the UAE?
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Why do forex traders watch the CBUAE?
Interest rates are the price of a currency. When the CBUAE raises or cuts rates — or only hints at it — money moves into or out of the AED, and AED reacts within seconds.
Where are the CBUAE’s decisions published?
Official decisions, statements and the meeting calendar are published on https://www.centralbank.ae.
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