Banks Change Rules to Stop High Prices

銀行修改規則以遏制高物價


Introduction

Banks in Japan, Europe, and Indonesia are changing their rules. They want to stop prices from going up. This happens because the U.S. and Iran are fighting.

日本、歐洲與印尼的銀行正在修改規則。他們希望阻止物價上漲。這是因為美國與伊朗之間存在衝突。

Main Body

The Bank of Japan wants to raise interest rates. This helps stop high prices for energy. Some leaders agree, but some want to keep the market calm.

日本銀行希望提高利率。這有助於阻止能源價格過高。部分領導者表示贊同,但部分人希望維持市場穩定。

The European Central Bank will raise rates a little bit. They want to stop high prices. They also want to keep the economy strong.

歐洲中央銀行將小幅調高利率。他們希望遏制高物價,同時也希望維持經濟強勁。

Bank Indonesia raised rates quickly. They want to help their money, the rupiah. The rupiah is now very weak.

印尼銀行快速調高利率。他們希望挽救其貨幣——印尼盾。印尼盾目前非常疲弱。

In the U.S., prices are going up. Energy is expensive because of the war. The U.S. bank may keep rates high for a long time.

在美國,物價正在上漲。由於戰爭影響,能源價格高昂。美國銀行可能會在很長時間內維持高利率。

Conclusion

World banks are trying to stop high prices. They also want to keep their money and economies safe.

全球各國銀行正試圖遏制高物價,並希望確保貨幣與經濟的安全。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The "Want To" Pattern

In this text, we see a very useful way to explain goals or desires.

The Formula: Subject + want to + action verb

Examples from the text:

  • Banks want to stop prices... \rightarrow (Goal: Stop prices)
  • They want to keep the economy strong... \rightarrow (Goal: Keep economy)
  • Some want to keep the market calm... \rightarrow (Goal: Calm market)

🛠️ Vocabulary Swap

To reach A2, you can replace "want to" with other simple phrases to change the feeling:

  1. Need to (It is necessary) \rightarrow Banks need to raise rates.
  2. Try to (Working hard to do it) \rightarrow Banks try to stop high prices.

🚩 Quick Tip: The "S" Rule

  • One bank wants to... (Singular)
  • Many banks want to... (Plural)

Vocabulary Learning

interest rates (n.)
The percentage of money a bank charges when you borrow money.
Example:The bank increased the interest rates, so loans are more expensive.
market (n.)
A place or system where people buy and sell things.
Example:The stock market is very active today.
economy (n.)
The system of how a country makes and spends money.
Example:A strong economy means more people have jobs.
expensive (adj.)
Something that costs a lot of money.
Example:Fresh fruit is very expensive in the winter.
Practice A2 words in a crossword