# Signaling effect (announcement effect)

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## Definition

In the context of monetary policy, a measure that clearly expresses the central bank's assessments and expectations to the public. In particular, such an effect is attributed to the central bank's interest rate steps. - See briefcase indicator, code words, ECB minutes, publication, forward guidance, guidance, verbal, moral suasion, open-mouth policy, poltergeist, soul massage, foreshadow effects, stealth policy, blur, constructive. - Cf. ECB Monthly Bulletin, April 2007, pp. 67 ff. (detailed, textbook account). Attention: The financial encyclopedia is protected by copyright and may only be used for private purposes without express consent! University Professor Dr. Gerhard Merk, Dipl.rer.pol., Dipl.rer.oec. Professor Dr. Eckehard Krah, Dipl.rer.pol. E-mail address: info@ekrah.com https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Ernst_Merk https://www.jung-stilling-gesellschaft.de/merk/ https://www.gerhardmerk.de/

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