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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BoA Beats Street on Consumer Biz; Mobile Use Grows

BoA Beats Street on Consumer Biz; Mobile Use Grows
BoA Beats Street on Consumer Biz; Mobile Use Grows
July 18, 2017  |  Earnings

The second-biggest bank by assets, Bank of America, said Tuesday that earnings were up on gains in all businesses beyond trading, according to the latest...

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Current State of U.S. Consumer Confidence
Current State of U.S. Consumer Confidence
July 17, 2017  |  Retail

Since the recession of 2008, the retail industry has been in constant flux and has seen a mere two percent expansion over the last eight...

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A Third Rate Hike May Not Happen Given June CPI Results
A Third Rate Hike May Not Happen Given June CPI Results
July 17, 2017  |  Economy

The likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates for a third time this year is diminishing, given consumer prices that didn’t change in June...

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CFPB Arbitration Rule Dominates Regulatory News
CFPB Arbitration Rule Dominates Regulatory News
July 17, 2017  |  CFPB

The CFPB opens the door to class action suits, and possibly trial lawyer riches, while across the pond, some warnings on regulatory compliance rumble, and...

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Zently Raises $1.6M, Launches Expense-Sharing Feature
Zently Raises $1.6M, Launches Expense-Sharing Feature
July 13, 2017  |  Investments

Zently, a tech startup with a mobile app for renters that helps them pay on time and flags issues for the landlord, has recently raised...

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U.S. Consumer Borrowing Posts Biggest Increase In Six Months
U.S. Consumer Borrowing Posts Biggest Increase In Six Months
July 11, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

The American people are feeling more confident about spending, if last month’s consumer borrowing numbers are any indicator. Borrowing patterns tend to correlate directly with...

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Quarles To Be Appointed As New Fed Bank Regulator By Trump
Quarles To Be Appointed As New Fed Bank Regulator By Trump
July 11, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

In a move that partially remakes the Federal Reserve — or at least its purview over regulations that affect the financial industry — President Donald Trump has...

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Small Business Jobs Grow, But Even-Smaller Firms Struggling
Small Business Jobs Grow, But Even-Smaller Firms Struggling
July 10, 2017  |  SMBs

How is U.S. employment stacking up? It depends on who you ask. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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