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 Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity
Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity
May 29, 2024  |  Economy

Economic activity in the United States expanded from early April to mid-May, though it varied in different industries and Federal Reserve districts. While 10 of...

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Business Spending Increases More Than Expected
Business Spending Increases More Than Expected
May 24, 2024  |  Business

New orders for manufactured durable goods increased by 0.7% in April. Orders increased by $1.9 billion to $284.1 billion during the month, the U.S. Census Bureau said in...

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Says Many Americans Concerned About High Costs
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Says Many Americans Concerned About High Costs
May 24, 2024  |  Economy

The high cost of essentials like food, rent and mortgages are weighing on many American consumers, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday (May 23). Yellen said the price increases...

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Fed Study: Two-Thirds of Adults Say Inflation Made Financial Situation ‘Worse’
Fed Study: Two-Thirds of Adults Say Inflation Made Financial Situation ‘Worse’
May 23, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Inflation continues to impact the financial lives of U.S. consumers — with a new Federal Reserve study showing that higher prices have made financial situations...

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Debit Fee Cap Proposal Comment Period Floods Fed Website
Debit Fee Cap Proposal Comment Period Floods Fed Website
May 23, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Reserve’s proposal to lower debit interchange fee caps has drawn a flurry of responses — roughly 2,500 responses, in fact — from trade...

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The Fed Reportedly Backing Off Tougher Capital Requirements
The Fed Reportedly Backing Off Tougher Capital Requirements
May 19, 2024  |  Banking

The tougher capital requirements the government had planned for banks may not be as tough. That’s according to a Sunday (May 19) report by The Wall Street...

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Online Sales Recede From 2023’s Year-End Splurge
Online Sales Recede From 2023’s Year-End Splurge
May 17, 2024  |  eCommerce

The year-end-splurge online may come as no surprise. The pullback in the first quarter may come as no surprise, either. The overall movement is upward...

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Supreme Court Ruling on CFPB Paves Path for Open Banking
Supreme Court Ruling on CFPB Paves Path for Open Banking
May 16, 2024  |  CFPB

Reading the Thursday (May 16) Supreme Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding mechanisms — and ensuring the agency’s survival — takes one through centuries of...

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Fed Surveys Find Lasting Appeal for Faster, Digital Transactions
Fed Surveys Find Lasting Appeal for Faster, Digital Transactions
May 15, 2024  |  Faster Payments

Consumers and businesses — running the gamut of transaction types and across demographics —  are pivoting toward faster and digital payment options.  Overall, as detailed in...

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