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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Latest Fed Hike May Stymie Retailers’ Efforts to Clear Inventories
Latest Fed Hike May Stymie Retailers’ Efforts to Clear Inventories
May 03, 2023  |  Retail

We’ve reached a milestone with interest rates — and by extension, retailers may find it tougher to sell their inventories. As the world knows by...

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Regional Banking Crisis Just Beginning: Ex Fed Official
Regional Banking Crisis Just Beginning: Ex Fed Official
May 03, 2023  |  Banking

An ex-Federal Reserve official said America’s regional banking crisis hasn’t yet passed. Former Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan said in a Wednesday...

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Regulators Blame Signature for Own Failure and Themselves for SVB’s
Regulators Blame Signature for Own Failure and Themselves for SVB’s
April 28, 2023  |  Banking

In a scathing self-assessment, the Federal Reserve’s autopsy on Silicon Valley Bank’s failure puts blame partially on its own doorstep, as regulator reports on Signature...

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Fed Aims to Strengthen Supervision After Review of Bank Failure
Fed Aims to Strengthen Supervision After Review of Bank Failure
April 28, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Reserve aims to strengthen its supervision and regulation after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. So said Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision...

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Tokenized Deposits Gain Currency Around the Globe
Tokenized Deposits Gain Currency Around the Globe
April 24, 2023  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

In the debate over stablecoins vs. cryptocurrencies, it may be tokenized deposits that wind up gaining ground. Tokenized deposits are tied to existing bank deposits;...

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2023 Looms as Banner Year for eInvoicing in the US
2023 Looms as Banner Year for eInvoicing in the US
April 24, 2023  |  Payment Methods

The pivot toward electronic invoicing — and away from paper — will get a significant tailwind this year in the United States. The Federal Reserve...

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Main Street Merchant Recession Expectations Match Fed, Consumer Sentiment
Main Street Merchant Recession Expectations Match Fed, Consumer Sentiment
April 23, 2023  |  Economy

After pandemic and inflation woes, Main Street is digging in to face economic headwinds on the horizon. Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking a chance...

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Presidential Candidates Campaign Against the Digital Dollar
Presidential Candidates Campaign Against the Digital Dollar
April 23, 2023  |  CBDC

American presidential candidates from both sides of the aisle are down on the digital dollar. The U.S. has not unveiled concrete plans for a central...

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Fed’s Beige Book Points Toward Consumer Spending Slowdown
Fed’s Beige Book Points Toward Consumer Spending Slowdown
April 19, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Connect the data dots and a story emerges — where the Fed’s Beige Book hints at what to come. And what’s to come looks to...

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