OpinionOpinionCentral Banks Do Not Prevent Financial Crises or Control InflationCentral banks have become the dominating force in financial markets.SavePrintAn eagle statue sits on the Marriner S. Eccles building of the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 6, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesDaniel Lacalle8/23/2025|Updated: 9/1/20250:00X 1CommentaryCentral banks have become the dominating force in financial markets.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentDaniel LacalleAuthorDaniel Lacalle, Ph.D., is chief economist at hedge fund Tressis and author of the bestselling books “Freedom or Equality” (2020), “Escape from the Central Bank Trap” (2017), “The Energy World Is Flat” (2015), and “Life in the Financial Markets.”websiteAuthor’s Selected ArticlesThe European Union’s Agreement With the United States Is Positive and RealisticAug 04, 2025The US Dollar Remains the World’s Top Reserve CurrencyJul 21, 2025How Analysts Misjudged the US Economy: Growth, Inflation, and Fiscal Surprises in 2025Jul 14, 2025Iran’s Allies Abandon the Regime as Geopolitical Tension EscalatesJun 25, 2025