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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Federal Reserve Nears End of Quantitative Tightening Process
Federal Reserve Nears End of Quantitative Tightening Process
October 07, 2025  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve reportedly may be getting close to ending the reduction of assets on its balance sheet, a quantitative tightening process that began in...

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Fed Governor Christopher Waller: Private Sector Better Able to Innovate on Stablecoins
Fed Governor Christopher Waller: Private Sector Better Able to Innovate on Stablecoins
September 29, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller spoke in favor of stablecoins from private sector issuers Monday (Sept. 29), while Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel outlined reasons for...

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Bailouts: The Emergency Button That Keeps Getting Reinstalled
Bailouts: The Emergency Button That Keeps Getting Reinstalled
September 27, 2025  |  Economy

This week’s Weekender takes a brisk, slightly irreverent lap around real, historical financial rescues, from J.P. Morgan’s locked-door diplomacy to depositors getting saved while shareholders...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Families Feel No Relief From Fed Rate Cut
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Families Feel No Relief From Fed Rate Cut
September 17, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s quarter-point interest rate cut, a move widely expected after months on pause, offers a glimmer of hope for U.S. households, but...

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Consumer Spending Growth Slows to 4-Year Low
Consumer Spending Growth Slows to 4-Year Low
September 15, 2025  |  Economy

Every four months, the Federal Reserve releases its survey of household spending, offering a snapshot into where household budgets have been allocated and where paychecks...

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Banks’ Borrowing From Fed Suggests Temporary Liquidity Pressure
Banks’ Borrowing From Fed Suggests Temporary Liquidity Pressure
September 15, 2025  |  Banking

U.S. banks’ borrowing from the Federal Reserve reportedly signals some liquidity pressure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Fed Says Businesses Face Pinch of Rising Costs and Weak Demand
Fed Says Businesses Face Pinch of Rising Costs and Weak Demand
September 03, 2025  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book survey—a qualitative assessment of the economy, small business and consumer sentiment—indicated that caution is the rule of the day....

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Fed Targets AI, Crypto Innovation at Policy Gathering
Fed Targets AI, Crypto Innovation at Policy Gathering
September 03, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

The Federal Reserve is holding a conference in October focused on payment system improvements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Crypto Analyst Contends Markets Show Promise of Recovery
Crypto Analyst Contends Markets Show Promise of Recovery
August 31, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Is the cryptocurrency market so bad that it’s about to become good? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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