How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 116 questions focused on central bank rate decisions and market reactions.

No. The quiz has no timer, so you can take your time on each question.

What answer format does the quiz use?

Every question is multiple-choice with 4 options.

Can I choose the difficulty and question count?

Yes. You can select your preferred difficulty and how many questions to play before you start.

What topics are covered besides rate hikes and cuts?

You’ll see guidance, inflation and jobs data, yield-curve moves, real vs nominal rates, and cross-asset market impacts.

Central banks & markets: rate decisions

About this quiz

What you’ll practice

Rate decisions don’t move markets in isolation—guidance, inflation data, and positioning often matter more than the headline. This quiz helps you connect policy tools to real price action across major asset classes.

Expect a mixed set that blends fundamentals (mandates, transmission channels) with market interpretation (yields, curves, FX reactions). You can choose the question count and difficulty before starting to match your time and comfort level.

Format and difficulty balance

Each question has 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can slow down and think through the setup. Difficulty is balanced by mixing quick concept checks with scenario-style items that mirror Business News headlines.

Identify how rate hikes/cuts typically affect bonds, equities, and FX
Interpret “hawkish vs dovish” signals in statements and press conferences
Link inflation, jobs, and growth prints to policy expectations
Spot yield-curve moves (steepening/flattening) and what they imply
Distinguish between nominal rates, real rates, and inflation expectations

Common pitfalls to avoid

A frequent mistake is focusing only on the rate change and ignoring forward guidance, dot plots, or vote splits. Another is assuming “stocks up/down” is automatic—context like liquidity, earnings, and risk sentiment can flip the reaction.

Tips to score higher

Read the question for the market being referenced (FX vs bonds vs equities) and think in relative terms: what changes versus expectations. If you’re unsure, eliminate options that confuse policy tools (rates, QE, balance sheet) or mix up short-end vs long-end yield effects.