The US Federal Reserve is elegant and light on its feet when it comes to setting interest rates, but the European Central Bank can barely keep time
Millions tuned in on Saturday last night as the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing neared its climax. The format is simple: celebrities are teamed up with professional dancers and perform in front of a panel of experts. The votes of the judges and viewers are combined and the two couples with the least votes have to compete in a dance-off to see who remains in the contest.
As yet, there is no Strictly for central bankers, although it might not be a bad idea. Are those in charge of setting interest rates improving as time goes by or do they still look as if they’ve got two left feet? Is their timing a bit off? Does a pleasant manner and some pancake make-up cover a multitude of sins?
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