federal reserve
Central monetary stockpile
The Federal Reserve is the central banking system of the United States, established in 1913 to manage monetary policy, regulate banks, and maintain financial stability.
Often called the Fed, it sets interest rates that ripple through the economy: The Federal Reserve raised rates to combat inflation.
Its decisions on money supply and credit influence employment, prices, and market behavior nationwide.
- central bankNational currency management institution
- lender of last resortEmergency credit source for banks
- interest ratesPrice paid for borrowing
- basis pointsHundredths of a percent
- monetary policyCentral bank economic controls
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- US Governmentexecutive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch, Congress, House
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- economic dataGDP, CPI, PPI, inflation rates, inflation rate
- federal sitesCapitol, Capitol Building, Pentagon, White House, National Mall
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Peer-to-peer electronic cash
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Nearby financial institution
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Measure of ultimate quality
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