federal reserve bank
U.S. monetary authority
A Federal Reserve Bank is one of twelve regional banks that make up the Federal Reserve System, the central banking system of the United States.
Each serves a geographic district, providing banking services to commercial banks, implementing monetary policy, and supervising financial institutions in its region.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York plays a particularly prominent role in financial markets.
- interest ratesPrice paid for borrowing
- price stabilityConsistent general price levels
- stress testingEvaluating capacity under extreme conditions
- check clearingBank-to-bank fund transfer
- quantitative easingAsset purchases to boost economy
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- federal sitesCapitol, Capitol Building, Pentagon, White House, National Mall
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Deposit and loan institution
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Peer-to-peer electronic cash
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Subjectivist, individualist economic tradition
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