OpinionCentral Banks Do Not Prevent Financial Crises or Control InflationCentral banks have become the dominating force in financial markets.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAn 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 US Outgrows All Its Major PeersNov 03, 2025US Economy Defies Recession and Stagflation PredictionsOct 04, 2025The European Union’s Agreement With the United States Is Positive and RealisticAug 04, 2025The US Dollar Remains the World’s Top Reserve CurrencyJul 21, 2025