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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Bank of America Strategists Expect Fed to Lower Interest Rates
Bank of America Strategists Expect Fed to Lower Interest Rates
August 11, 2025  |  Economy

Bank of America strategists reportedly lowered their Treasury yield forecasts Monday (Aug. 11), saying recent developments have increased the likelihood of lower interest rates. Get...

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Retailer’s Win Court Battle Over Debit Interchange Fees
Retailer’s Win Court Battle Over Debit Interchange Fees
August 07, 2025  |  Legal

A North Dakota judge has fired the starting gun on what could become the biggest reset of U.S. debit card economics since the Durbin Amendment...

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Fed Lets Banks Get Tax Information Numbers From Third Parties
Fed Lets Banks Get Tax Information Numbers From Third Parties
July 31, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Reserve said Thursday (July 31) it joined other federal banking agencies in allowing banks and credit unions to obtain customers’ tax information numbers from...

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Treasury Secretary Wants to Review ‘Entire Federal Reserve’
Treasury Secretary Wants to Review ‘Entire Federal Reserve’
July 21, 2025  |  Politics

America’s treasury secretary says the entire Federal Reserve needs to be examined. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook: AI Set to Reshape Labor Market
Fed Governor Lisa Cook: AI Set to Reshape Labor Market
July 17, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

The Federal Reserve is not only studying how artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting the economy but also deploying the technology to help with its own...

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Bank of England Asks Lenders to Assess Dependence on US Dollar
Bank of England Asks Lenders to Assess Dependence on US Dollar
July 17, 2025  |  Banking

The Bank of England reportedly asked some banks to assess their dependence on U.S. dollars and test whether they could handle a U.S. dollar shock....

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Wells Fargo Aims to Grow After Removal of Asset Cap
Wells Fargo Aims to Grow After Removal of Asset Cap
July 15, 2025  |  Earnings

Wells Fargo is looking to grow after the Federal Reserve’s June 3 removal of the asset cap imposed on the bank in 2018. Get the...

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Federal Reserve Proposes Easing Requirements for Banks’ ‘Well-Managed’ Ratings
Federal Reserve Proposes Easing Requirements for Banks’ ‘Well-Managed’ Ratings
July 10, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Reserve Board proposed Thursday (July 10) that it revise its supervisory rating framework for large bank holding companies to allow those with a...

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New Fed Analysis Leverages PYMNTS Findings to Spotlight Pay by Bank
New Fed Analysis Leverages PYMNTS Findings to Spotlight Pay by Bank
July 10, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Open banking, and specifically pay by bank, promises to transform commerce by letting consumers make purchases and funds transfers directly from their accounts. Get the...

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