federal reserve

Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the United States of America. It was created on December 23, 1913, with the enactment of the Federal Reserve Act, after a series of financial panics led to the desire for central control of the monetary system in order to alleviate financial crises.

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Lawmakers Demand More Big Bank Oversight From The Fed
Lawmakers Demand More Big Bank Oversight From The Fed
September 29, 2016  |  Regulation

In the wake of the Wells Fargo scandal that has seen the massive banking institution assessed almost $200 million in fines and its CEO and...

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Mexico Waiting On US, Canada For Real-Time Payments
Mexico Waiting On US, Canada For Real-Time Payments
September 29, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Mexico is waiting for the U.S. and Canada to grab hold of real-time payment capabilities so money can flow between its borders faster, reports said...

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Consumer Confidence Up — What About Spending?
Consumer Confidence Up — What About Spending?
September 27, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

The economist in all of us can appreciate consumer confidence. If consumers are more confident, especially after the last recession, would they be more willing...

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Wells CEO John Stumpf Resigns From Federal Reserve Advisory Council
Wells CEO John Stumpf Resigns From Federal Reserve Advisory Council
September 23, 2016  |  Regulation

A spokesperson for the San Francisco Federal Reserve has confirmed that Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf has stepped down from the Federal Reserve Advisory Council effective Thursday...

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Beyond The Fed, Japan’s Tell For Stocks
Beyond The Fed, Japan’s Tell For Stocks
September 21, 2016  |  Market Conditions

All U.S. eyes may be on the Federal Reserve and the ongoing policy meeting — and, by extension, where rates are headed here in the...

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Signs Of Inflation In The US
Signs Of Inflation In The US
September 16, 2016  |  Consumer Finance

After a long period of low interest rates, the Fed might decide on an interest rate hike following indications of inflation, but no announcement is...

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Central Bank Conundrums Bode Ill For (Most) Stocks
Central Bank Conundrums Bode Ill For (Most) Stocks
September 14, 2016  |  Banking

Live by the central banks, die by the central banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Corporates Race To Borrow Ahead Of Rate Hike
Corporates Race To Borrow Ahead Of Rate Hike
September 02, 2016  |  B2B Payments

It’s no guarantee that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates again, but corporations are betting on it — and soon. Get the Full Story...

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