How do central banks handle criticism in the media?
Comms staff say critiques often are constructive while stressing the need for simple language
Central banks that do not have a meaningful relationship with the media are few and far between, and research as well as historical precedent show that this is a key relationship when it comes to the impact their policies have on households, businesses and markets.
While crucial, the relationship isn’t always smooth. Central Banking’s latest Communications Benchmarks, published in December 2025, found that central banks faced widespread criticism from the media. Around 77% of the central banks
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