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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Ahead of Hill Hearing, Regulators Say Banks ‘Resilient’ but Risks Remain
Ahead of Hill Hearing, Regulators Say Banks ‘Resilient’ but Risks Remain
May 14, 2024  |  Banking

Testimony from some of the top regulators in the country ahead of a Wednesday (May 15) Capitol Hill hearing on bank oversight took note of...

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Bank of America CEO: Consumers Show Spending ‘Resilience’
Bank of America CEO: Consumers Show Spending ‘Resilience’
May 14, 2024  |  Economy

Bank of America’s CEO says consumer spending is still healthy despite steep interest rates. Spending has risen between 3% and 4% this month compared to a year ago, Brian...

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Fed Says Consumers See Higher-for-Longer Inflation
Fed Says Consumers See Higher-for-Longer Inflation
May 13, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are girding for inflation to settle in over the long haul. But they intend to keep spending. As reported on Monday (May 13), the  Federal...

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Banks Urge Fed to Withdraw Rule Lowering Cap on Debit Interchange Fees
Banks Urge Fed to Withdraw Rule Lowering Cap on Debit Interchange Fees
May 10, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Beyond the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s new rule that would cap credit card late fees, banks are girding for the impact of the Federal...

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Financially Struggling Consumers Twice as Likely to Hit Credit Card Limit
Financially Struggling Consumers Twice as Likely to Hit Credit Card Limit
May 09, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Many consumers hit their credit card limit at least sometimes, and for consumers struggling to get by financially, that percentage skyrockets. By the Numbers The December installment...

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook Highlights Private Credit as Emerging Issue
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Highlights Private Credit as Emerging Issue
May 08, 2024  |  Banking

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook highlighted commercial real estate, private credit and cyber risks as potential issues. Speaking Wednesday (May 8) at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., Cook provided...

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Fed Survey Reveals Tighter Standards and Weaker Demand for Loans
Fed Survey Reveals Tighter Standards and Weaker Demand for Loans
May 06, 2024  |  Loans

Banks are seeing a slide in demand for loans — at the same time that they’re tightening lending standards. And the pressures, as noted in...

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Banking Regulators’ Guide to Third-Party Risk Management Spotlights Community Banks’ Vulnerabilities
Banking Regulators’ Guide to Third-Party Risk Management Spotlights Community Banks’ Vulnerabilities
May 06, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The rise of open banking and FinTechs is changing the fabric of financial services. Data sharing and pacts between traditional financial institutions and digital-only innovators...

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Fed Study: Banks Examine Credit Use When Considering Limit Increases
Fed Study: Banks Examine Credit Use When Considering Limit Increases
May 03, 2024  |  Banking

A new study from the Federal Reserve indicates that it’s not income levels or ability to repay that drives banks’ willingness to extend credit. Rather,...

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