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The 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. Over the years, events such as the Great Depression in the 1930s and the Great Recession during the 2000s have led to the expansion of the roles and responsibilities of the Federal Reserve System.

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Are The Feds Goals Realistics? The Federal Reserve is targeting above 2% inflation. Scott Minerd, Guggenheim global CIO told Bloomberg on Wednesday it is "virtually impossible" for the Fed to achieve that without creating a bubble.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:31Published 5 days ago

Dow Drops 320 Points On Thursday, US stocks fell 320 points. The drop comes even as weekly jobless-claims data came in better than expected. Business Insider reports that weekly jobless claims fell by more than 30,000 from.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:43Published 5 days ago

Equity indices nudge lower on weak global cues, banking stocks dip Equity benchmark indices traded lower during early hours on Thursday on the back of weak global cues after the US Federal Reserve indicated the interest rate could stay close to zero for years. At.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:09Published 6 days ago

Why Tech Stocks Closed Mix On Wednesday, US stocks closed mixed. Business Insider reports that sliding tech giants overshadowed the Federal Reserve's pledge to keep monetary support intact for the foreseeable future. Central.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:38Published 6 days ago

Closing bell: Equity indices in positive terrain, Dr Reddy's top gainer Equity benchmark indices traded higher in the afternoon session on September 16 while Asian stocks were flat ahead of the US Federal Reserve's view on the economy. The BSE S-P Sensex closed 259 points.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:21Published 6 days ago

Opening Bell: Equity indices trade flat, auto stocks gain Equity benchmark indices traded flat with a positive bias during early hours on September 16 while Asian stocks rose ahead of the US Federal Reserve's view on the economy. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published 1 week ago

The S&P 500 Could Face Double Digit Corrections CFRA's Sam Stovall said that the recent S&P 500 pullback may be converted into a "low-level, double-digital correction." According to Business Insider, Stovall said that this will be an opportunity for.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:27Published 1 week ago

Former Fed Chair Greenspan: 'We Pretend A Great Deal' In 1996, US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan famously warned of an 'irrational exuberance' in financial markets. Now, Business Insider reports Greenspan has spoken about his sense of economic.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published 2 weeks ago

U.S. new weekly jobless claims down below 1M 881,000 people - less than expected - filed new unemployment benefit claims in the last week of August. But the labor market is still struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic and less government support... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:12Published 3 weeks ago

S&P 500 Closes At Record High On Thursday, the S&P 500 extended its record highs. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at this year's virtual Jackson Hole symposium. Business Insider reports that Powell outlined the central.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published on August 28, 2020

Equity indices spurt with rally in banking scrips, IndusInd up 12 pc Equity benchmark indices traded higher on the first day of September futures and options series with banking and financials contributing significantly to the gains. The BSE S and P Sensex closed 354.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:13Published on August 28, 2020

Dow rallies on new Fed inflation stance The Dow and S&P 500 advanced but the Nasdaq closed lower on Thursday as investors digested the U.S. Federal Reserve's new strategy to adopt an average inflation target and restore the United States to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:09Published on August 27, 2020

Economy-sensitive stocks are a 'buy' now -investor The Federal Reserve's announcement Thursday that it will tolerate inflation if it runs hotter than the Fed's 2 percent target is a 'buy' signal for sectors sensitive to an economic upturn, Victory.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 05:32Published on August 27, 2020

Dow Wipes Out 2020 Losses On Thursday, the Dow Jones industrial average erased its 2020 losses. Business Insider reports that stocks rallied on the Federal Reserve's new monetary policy framework. The 30-stock index gained as.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on August 27, 2020

Focused on jobs, Fed moves to average inflation target The Federal Reserve on Thursday rolled out an aggressive new strategy to restore the United States to full employment and lift inflation back to healthier levels in a world where weak inflation, low.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:56Published on August 27, 2020

Banking and financials drag down equity indices, ICICI Bank top loser Equity benchmark indices snapped three-days of winning streak during early hours on Thursday on weak global cues after the Federal Reserve warned that the US economic recovery faces a highly uncertain.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:08Published on August 20, 2020

Stocks lose altitude as Fed worries creep in Wall Street finished lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised concerns that the U.S. economic recovery from the devastating effects of the pandemic faced a highly uncertain path. Conway G... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:32Published on August 19, 2020

Gold Could Soar "As High As $3000" Michael Novogratz told Bloomberg the price of gold could certainly get up to $3,000. The Galaxy Digital CEO and co-founder said the next Fed meeting could be changing things. He said the meeting could.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on August 15, 2020

Sensex cracks by 335 points but pharma stocks outperform Equity benchmark indices swung nearly 1 per cent lower during the afternoon session on July 30 ahead of the expiry day of monthly futures and options contracts. At the closing bell, the BSE S and P.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:29Published on July 30, 2020

Visa And MasterCard May Be Investigated By The Feds US Senator Dick Durbin is requesting the Fed probe card networks and issuers, such as Mastercard and Visa. The senator wants an investigation over potentially anticompetitive fees. Durbin's letter.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published on July 29, 2020

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Asia defies Wall Street weakness but economy, election worries cap gains SINGAPORE/NEW YORK - Asian stocks inched up on Friday, despite Wall Street declines, but struggled to make deeper gains as worries about a faltering economic recovery kept investors to the sidelines or.. WorldNews - Published 5 days ago
Fed vows prolonged economic support for US The head of the US central bank says interest rates could be near zero for at least three years. BBC News - Published 6 days ago
US Federal Reserve adjusts inflation target The Federal Reserve adjusted its inflation target to seek price increases above 2% annually, a move that will likely keep interest rates low for years to come. (Sept. 16) USATODAY.com - Published 6 days ago

Federal Reserve sees interest rates near zero through 2023 Interest rates are expected to stay low for years as the U.S. economy struggles to recover from coronavirus hit. CBS News - Published 6 days ago
Fed vows to keep rates near zero until inflation tops 2%, likely keeping meager rates 4 to 5 years The Fed signaled key rate will stay near zero until inflation exceeds 2% and averages 2% over time, maintaining rock-bottom rates for 4 or 5 more years USATODAY.com - Published 6 days ago
Gold Gains On Weaker Dollar, Investors Await Fed Meeting Gold prices rose on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will adopt a dovish stance at its two-day monetary policy meeting later this week. Spot gold was.. WorldNews - Published 1 week ago

Fed's Powell: rates to stay low for 'however long it takes' BENGALURU : Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday said the U.S. jobs report for August was "a good one," but noted that with gains likely to slow, the central bank is planning to keep its foot.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago
What the Fed's shift toward lower rates means for borrowers, savers, markets and the economy The Fed has adopted a new policy that emphasizes low unemployment and lets inflation run hotter. Her's what it means for you, markets, the economy USATODAY.com - Published on August 28, 2020
How Fed shift on inflation impacts your wallet The Fed is prepared to tolerate a higher level of inflation, which means borrowing rates are set to remain ultra-low. (August 27) USATODAY.com - Published on August 28, 2020
Fed signals it wants consumer prices to rise twice as fast Fed chair Jerome Powell announced a radical new policy on how the central bank sets interest rates. CBS News - Published on August 27, 2020

Fed relaxes inflation target in major policy shift It will give the central bank more flexibility in how it aids the US recovery, says Chair Jerome Powell. BBC News - Published on August 27, 2020
Fed announces landmark policy shift to spur inflation, job growth, keeping rates low longer Fed Chair Powell unveiled a plan to let inflation run above target to make up for years of low price increases. It would keep rates near zero longer USATODAY.com - Published on August 27, 2020
PRECIOUS-Gold rebounds as slow recovery fears resurface after Fed minutes Gold rose on Thursday, regaining some lost ground from last session's sell-off, after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised concerns that a recovery from the coronavirus-induced economic slump faced a highly.. WorldNews - Published on August 20, 2020	The stock market closes at a record high, defying the COVID-fueled recession battering the US economy The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high Tuesday, staging a stunning turnaround propelled by Big Tech as trillions of dollars in stimulus aid from the Federal Reserve and Congress helped prop up an.. USATODAY.com - Published on August 18, 2020
Janet Yellen to succeed Ben Bernanke as Fed chair: what switch means for U.S. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the biggest challenges facing Janet Yellen as she prepares to succeed Ben Bernanke as the chair of the.. CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020	Here's how the federal interest rate can help save the economy during a recession The Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates over the past few months. Here's how their actions affect you. USATODAY.com - Published on August 14, 2020
Senate confirms Yellen to lead Federal Reserve The Senate confirmed Janet Yellen Monday as the head of the Federal Reserve. She will be the first woman to lead the central bank. Norah O'Donnell reports. CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020	12/18: Fed to ease up on stimulus program; Snowball Express brings Christmas cheer to families In his last press conference as Federal Reserve chairman, Ben Bernanke said the Fed will continue to stimulate the economy, but will cut bond purchases by $10 billion in January; and, Snowball Express,.. CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020
Federal Reserve wraps final policy meeting of 2013 All eyes are on the Federal Reserve, which concludes its last policy meeting of the year Wednesday. Since May, when Chairman Ben Bernanke first suggested that the Fed could reduce its emergency bond.. CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020	Upcoming Fed announcement has investors on alert All eyes will be on Ben Bernanke as he is set to deliver a major speech that could contain clues about future central bank actions. Analysts will be on alert for any mention that Fed officials might.. CBS News - Published on August 13, 2020
Chicago Fed chief Charles Evans says additional coronavirus relief package is "incredibly important" The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said additional federal aid is needed to address the economic impact of the pandemic. CBS News - Published on August 9, 2020	Wall Street rallies as Fed keeps rates pinned at record low NEW YORK — Wall Street rallied on Wednesday, and the S&P 500 climbed 1.2% for its best day in two weeks after the Federal Reserve kept the accelerator floored on its support for the economy. U.S... WorldNews - Published on July 29, 2020
With coronavirus surging, Fed keeps key interest rate near zero, vows more support With COVID-19 resurgent across much of U.S., the Fed held interest rates near zero and vowed more support for economy. It noted pickup in jobs and economy. USATODAY.com - Published on July 29, 2020	Asian markets trade mixed ahead of US Fed rate decision; Shanghai Composite index up 1% The Shanghai Composite was up 1%, Hong Kongs Hang Seng index slipped 0.11%, the Nikkei 225 index also fell over 1.2%. ...... WorldNews - Published on July 29, 2020
The climate story won’t wait til the pandemic is done with us The climate crisis has no sympathy for the crowded news cycle, or our fried minds. Yesterday, a group of researchers published a paper in which they substantially narrowed the projected temperature.. WorldNews - Published on July 23, 2020	Fed’s Powell continued to talk frequently with Mnuchin, lawmakers in May Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal... WorldNews - Published on July 2, 2020
Dow notches best quarter since 1987, a rebound helped by low interest rates and government stimulus amid COVID-19 Stocks notched their best quarter in decades, as government stimulus and help from the Fed helped markets start to recover from the damage of COVID-19 at the start of the year. USATODAY.com - Published on June 30, 2020	Madeline McWhinney Dale, Trailblazing Banker, Is Dead at 98 She was the first female officer of the Federal Reserve Bank. Later, in another first, she ran a commercial bank largely owned and operated by women. NYTimes.com - Published on June 29, 2020
Dow drops 700 points, caps week with losses as virus cases surge Stocks slid Friday, as investors weighed the Fed's move to temporarily suspend shareholder payouts by big banks ahead of a potential recession. USATODAY.com - Published on June 26, 2020	Asian markets gain after U.S. banks’ stress test results BEIJING — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday after U.S. regulators removed some limits on banks’ ability to make investments. The Nikkei 225 NIK, +0.96% in Tokyo rose 0.9%.. WorldNews - Published on June 26, 2020
Can the Fed's Main Street loan program save midsize companies during COVID-19 crisis? The Fed's Main Street Lending Program drew a strong response from banks after launching last week. But critics say it should encourage riskier loans. USATODAY.com - Published on June 21, 2020	National coin shortage: Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters part of latest COVID-19 shortage The coronavirus pandemic has caused a nationwide coin shortage, according to the Federal Reserve, which is temporarily allocating coin inventories. USATODAY.com - Published on June 20, 2020
Americans face new coronavirus challenge: a shortage of coins Banks across the United States are facing a shortage of coins during coronavirus crisis, prompting the U.S. Federal Reserve to ration distribution and work with the U.S. Mint to boost supply. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	Second wave of Covid cases to keep oil prices in check; WTI to hover around $36/barrel Spike in new coronavirus cases in the US stoked fears of a second wave of the virus which in turn hit the crude oil demand, leading to a fall in crude prices. Last week, the crude marked its first.. WorldNews - Published on June 17, 2020
Stocks and dollar gain on U.S. retail sales, drug trial Risk appetite found new life on Tuesday on a record rebound in U.S. retail sales, fresh support from the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan, and upbeat trial results for a COVID-19 treatment, driving.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	As 'ground zero' for crisis, Nevada shows need for fiscal aid: Fed's Powell Even as the U.S. economy shows early signs of emergence from the coronavirus recession, the state of Nevada illustrates both why a full recovery may still be years away and why Congress will likely.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Fed Chair Powell says strong job market can reduce U.S. racial inequality The best way the Federal Reserve can help reduce racial inequality is to return the U.S. labor market to its pre-coronavirus strength, U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday, as he sidestepped.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Citing 'significant uncertainty' about rebound from pandemic, Fed's Powell vows to keep interest rates near zero Powell says Fed will will keep interest rates near zero until the economy recovers, noting "significant uncertainty" about the strength of the rebound. USATODAY.com - Published on June 16, 2020
Stock tear higher on record U.S. retail sales rebound Global stocks were back firing on all cylinders on Tuesday as a record rebound in U.S. retail sales and fresh support from the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan reignited risk appetite after a bumpy.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Sensex, Nifty shrug off China tensions, end higher on Fed hopes Indian shares shrugged off a momentary jolt from rising Indo-China border tensions to finish higher on Tuesday, as hopes of a fresh liquidity boost from the U.S. Federal Reserve lifted global risk.. Reuters India - Published on June 16, 2020
Stimulus splurge restarts stocks rally The global stocks rally was back on track on Tuesday, with more support from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan helping end a bumpy few days for financial markets. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Global stocks jump on Fed support, easing second wave fears Asian shares rallied and the dollar fell on Tuesday as risk appetite was bolstered by the formal start of the Federal Reserve's corporate bond buying programme, and earlier worries about a second wave.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Sensex, Nifty rise on U.S. Fed's move to boost liquidity Indian shares rose on Tuesday, joining a global rally, after the U.S. Federal Reserve's corporate bond buying programme boosted hopes of liquidity in domestic markets and outweighed concerns about.. Reuters India - Published on June 16, 2020	Japanese shares soar as U.S. Fed widens corporate bond buying Japanese shares gained on Tuesday, tracking an overnight surge on Wall Street after the U.S. Federal Reserve widened its corporate bond purchasing program to support financial markets. ...... WorldNews - Published on June 16, 2020
Sensex, Nifty jump as U.S. Fed's debt buying offers liquidity hopes Indian shares rose on Tuesday, joining a global rally, after the U.S. Federal Reserve's corporate bond buying programme boosted hopes of liquidity in domestic markets and outweighed concerns about.. Reuters India - Published on June 16, 2020	Zombies are stirring as the Fed creates a monster debt problem The US Federal Reserve has started buying corporate bonds directly, injecting new life into zombie companies such as bankrupt car firm Hertz. ...... WorldNews - Published on June 16, 2020
Asian shares jump, yields rise as Fed readies corp bond buying Asian shares and Wall Street futures rallied on Tuesday as the formal start of the Federal Reserve's corporate bond buying programme boosted global investor sentiment and calmed earlier worries about a.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	U.S. stock futures rise, looking to extend Monday's gains U.S. stock index futures rose late Monday, following gains on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve took additional action to keep... WorldNews - Published on June 16, 2020
Asian stocks set to track U.S. gains as Fed steps up support Asian stocks were set to follow a late Wall Street surge on Tuesday, after the Federal Reserve's fresh move to support financial markets through the coronavirus pandemic cheered investors. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Wall Street closes higher as Fed soothes recovery worries Wall Street closed higher on Monday following an announcement by the U.S. Federal Reserve regarding its corporate bond purchasing program that boosted investor confidence, which had been wavering amid.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020

Federal Reserve

Central banking system of the United States

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