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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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Fed Chair To Congress: Do These Three Things Now To Save The US Economy The US Federal Reserve is expected to remain apolitical and stay out of the business of Congress. Even so, President Donald Trump has repeatedly jeered at Fed Chair Jerome Powell, even going so far as.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published 2 weeks ago

Shares Drop As Wall Street Waits For Fed's Take On US Economy Investors on Tuesday paused ahead of a Federal Reserve Meeting that could reveal the Fed's view on recent signs of economic recovery. No major policy announcements are expected when the US central.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 2 weeks ago

Wall Street climbs on economic recovery hopes Wall Street bounced higher on Tuesday thanks to the combination of a historic retail sales figure, comments from the Fed chief, a positive study on a possible COVID-19 treatment and hopes for an.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:04Published 3 weeks ago

Powell: strength, pace of recovery depends on virus A full U.S. economic recovery will not occur until the American people are sure that the novel coronavirus epidemic has been brought under control, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told Congress.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:40Published 3 weeks ago

Powell: U.S. entering second phase of economy reopening Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday testified before the Senate Banking Committee and said that the U.S. economy appears to be entering the second phase of reopening assuming the virus.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:23Published 3 weeks ago

Federal Lending Program Begins for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses The Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program, which was announced at the beginning of April, is finally underway. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 3 weeks ago

Stimulus splurge restarts stocks rally Shares jumped on Tuesday as sentiment was lifted by the launch of the U.S. Federal Reserve's corporate bond buying program and concerns about a second wave of global coronavirus infections eased. Ciara.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:48Published 3 weeks ago

Sensex opens over 600 points higher, banking and metal stocks shine Equity benchmark indices rose during early hours on Tuesday tracking positive cues from other Asian markets and overnight gains in the United States and Europe. The US Federal Reserve's corporate bond.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:24Published 3 weeks ago

Dow plunges 1861 points Wall Street plummeted Thursday as investors reacted to renewed fears of a pandemic resurgence and digested dour economic forecasts from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Fred Katayama reports on the market.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published 3 weeks ago

Wall Street Hammered By Fears Of Virus Infections (Reuters) - U.S. stocks slumped on Thursday with the Dow shedding over 5% and the index on track for its sharpest one-day decline since March 18, as investors fretted over a resurgence in coronavirus.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 3 weeks ago

Wall Street Plunges, Biggest Loss Since March NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street plummeted on Thursday as investors reacted to renewed fears of a pandemic resurgence and digested dour economic forecasts from the U.S. Federal Reserve. All three major.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 3 weeks ago

Jobless claims decline but millions still out of work Layoffs in the United States are abating, but millions who lost their jobs because of COVID-19 continue to draw unemployment benefits, suggesting the labor market could take years to heal from the.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:44Published 3 weeks ago

Sensex ends 709 points lower, telecom and banking stocks under pressure Equity benchmark indices closed 2 per cent lower on Thursday as traders booked profit a day after the US Federal Reserve said that it sees interest rates near zero through 2022. On the economic front,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:27Published 3 weeks ago

Equity indices trade lower on profit-booking, Sun Pharma top loser Equity benchmark indices traded lower during early hours on Thursday as traders booked profit across counters, a day after the US Federal Reserve said that it sees interest rates near zero through.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:14Published 3 weeks ago

Fed ready to keep rates near zero until 2022 The Federal Reserve on Wednesday pledged to continue extraordinary support for the economy, including near zero interest rates until 2022. Conway G. Gittens has the story. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:47Published on June 10, 2020

S&P 500 ends lower after Fed statement The Dow and S&P 500 ended a choppy session lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve reassured investors of its support for the economy but projected a 6.5% decline in gross domestic product this year... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:33Published on June 10, 2020

Global stocks and euro gain ahead of U.S. jobs report World stocks held their ground near three-month highs as the euro hit its highest level since March 10, thanks to Europe's stimulus boost, fueling hopes for a global rebound. Ciara Lee reports Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:35Published on June 5, 2020

ECB gives euro zone fresh shot of stimulus The ECB moved to increase stimulus for the region's crisis-battered economies on Thursday, ramping up its planned bond purchases to 1.35 trillion euros. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:47Published on June 4, 2020

Economic burden 'has not been evenly spread' -Fed Chair “We are in the midst of an economic downturn without modern precedent... and while the burden is widespread, it's not evenly spread" Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said before speaking to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:55Published on May 21, 2020

Treasury, Fed heads grilled for coronavirus response Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell were in the hot seat Tuesday as they faced senators for the first time in a required update on the financial response to the.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:47Published on May 19, 2020

Federal Reserve Chair Says US Economy Recovery May Begin By Summer If there is not another wave of COVID-19, Jerome Powell says America could start to return in this year's second half. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:29Published on May 19, 2020

S&P jumps 3% on vaccine hopes U.S. stocks soared Monday, and the S&P 500 closed at a 10-week high. As Fred Katayama reports, encouraging data for a potential coronavirus vaccine and the promise of more stimulus for the economy sent.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published on May 18, 2020

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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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago

Stocks rebound on Fed debt program, oil recovers A gauge of global equities rebounded on Monday after the Federal Reserve widened its program of buying corporate debt, while crude oil rebounded too on signs fuel demand is recovering and as investors.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Wall Street jumps on Fed's corporate bond purchase announcement Wall Street jumped 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 a spike.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Fed's Bostic calls for end to racism, says Fed can play a role Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic, the Fed's only African American policymaker, on Friday issued an impassioned call for an end to racism and laid out ways the U.S. central bank can.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	World shares modestly higher as investors mull coronavirus, recovery outlook Global equity markets rose in choppy trading on Friday as concerns triggered by the U.S. Federal Reserve's less-than-optimistic outlook for an economic recovery and a jump in U.S. coronavirus cases.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
World shares stem losses as fresh lockdown fears fade Global equity markets bounced back on Friday as investors took in stride the U.S. Federal Reserve's outlook for a long road to recovery and bet shutdowns to fight the coronavirus pandemic were unlikely.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Wall Street plunges to close with biggest one-day loss since March 16 Wall Street plummeted on Thursday as investors reacted to renewed fears of a pandemic resurgence and digested dour economic forecasts from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Global stocks tumble, safe-haven assets rally on downbeat Fed outlook Global equity markets fell sharply on Thursday in their worst sell-off since markets crashed in March, while safe-haven assets rose after the Federal Reserve's sobering outlook cast doubt on hopes for.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	U.S. stocks plunge on dire economic forecasts and pandemic resurgence Wall Street tumbled in a broad sell-off on Thursday, with the Dow plunging well over 5%, as a cautionary economic forecast from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the prospect of a possible resurgence of.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Wall Street hammered by fears of spurt in virus infections, economic worries U.S. stocks slumped on Thursday with the Dow shedding over 5% and the index on track for its sharpest one-day decline since March 18, as investors fretted over a resurgence in coronavirus infections.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Instant View: Wall Street backslides on economic gloom, uptick in virus cases Wall Street indexes nosedived on Thursday, on track for their worst days since early in the coronavirus pandemic as investors reassessed a stocks resurgence after the Fed issued a gloomy growth.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Wall Street tumbles on fears of new virus wave, Fed's cautious outlook U.S. stocks slumped on Thursday with the S&P 500 and the Dow set for their steepest percentage declines since April 1, as investors fretted over a new wave of coronavirus infections and a gloomy.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	S&P 500 falls 3% on new virus wave fears, Fed's cautious outlook U.S. stocks extended losses on Thursday, with the S&P 500 on track for its sharpest percentage decline since April 1, as investors worried about a second wave of coronavirus infections and a grim.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Wall Street slides at open on fears of second virus wave U.S. stocks opened sharply lower on Thursday with the Nasdaq falling after a four-day rally on fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections and a grim economic forecast from the Federal Reserve. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Futures drop on fears of second virus wave, bleak economic view U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Thursday on jitters over a second wave of coronavirus infections and a grim forecast for the economy from the Federal Reserve. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Futures fall after Fed's sobering outlook, fears of second virus wave U.S. stock futures extended declines on Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve's economic forecast confirmed that the pain from the coronavirus outbreak will be felt for years, with investors also.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Stocks spooked, bonds rally on downbeat Fed World shares took their biggest tumble in five weeks on Thursday as a sobering outlook from the U.S. Federal Reserve challenged market optimism on the global economy, while bonds rallied on bets yet.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Asia stocks break winning streak, bonds rally on sober Fed Asian shares swung lower on Thursday while bonds rallied after a downbeat economic outlook from the U.S. Federal Reserve stoked speculation it would have to add to already historic levels of stimulus.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Asia stocks set to fall on Fed's dour outlook Asian stocks were set to fall on Thursday after gloomy economic projections from the U.S. Federal Reserve sent the greenback and most Wall Street shares lower. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Fed shifts tone from repeated lockdown fears to jobs focus At Fed Chair Jerome Powell's policy meeting press conference six weeks ago he talked repeatedly about the possibility of second and third waves of the novel coronavirus in the months ahead and the.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Better three months late than never for Fed 'Main Street' loans, Powell says It is not too late for small and medium-sized U.S. businesses to benefit from the Federal Reserve's "Main Street" lending program, Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday, even though its launch in the.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Dollar, stocks slip as Fed signals slow growth The dollar slid to a three-month low and a gauge of global stocks fell on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve projected a more sluggish recovery than the market expected, but the Nasdaq hit a fresh.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Possible Fed move to cap yield rise could further weaken U.S. dollar The U.S. dollar would probably come under further pressure if the Federal Reserve adopts targets for U.S. Treasury yields that would limit their rise and ensure that interest rates remain near zero for.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
S&P 500, Dow finish lower in volatile trade on dour Fed forecasts The Dow and S&P 500 ended a choppy session lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve reassured investors of its support for the economy but projected a 6.5% decline in gross domestic product this.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Fed vows to support U.S. economy's 'long road' to recovery after dire 2020 The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday signaled it would provide years of extraordinary support for an economy facing a torturous slog back from the coronavirus pandemic, with policymakers projecting a.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
S&P 500 slips in volatile trade following Fed The S&P 500 was down slightly in choppy trading on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve repeated its promise of support for the economy but projected a 6.5% decline in gross domestic product this year. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Instant View: Fed sees GDP falling 6.5% in 2020, keeps rates at zero The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday repeated its promise of continued extraordinary support for the economy as policymakers projected a 6.5% decline in gross domestic product this year and a 9.3%.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Fed sees GDP drop of 6.5% in 2020, pledges at least $120 billion in monthly bond-buying The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday signaled years of extraordinary support for an economy facing a torturous slog back from the coronavirus pandemic, with policymakers projecting a 6.5% decline in.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Fed warns pandemic poses "considerable risks" America's central bank says it will continue actions aimed at shoring up the economy. BBC News - Published on June 10, 2020
S&P 500 turns positive as Fed pledges support The S&P 500 turned positive on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve repeated its promise of support for the economy. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Fed sees growth contracting by 6.5% on year, pledges bondbuying at least 'at current pace' The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday repeated its promise of continued extraordinary support for the economy as policymakers projected a 6.5% decline in gross domestic product this year and a 9.3%.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
S&P 500, Dow retreat as focus turns to Fed; Nasdaq hits fresh high The S&P 500 and Dow slipped on Wednesday, as losses in financial stocks countered a boost from the technology sector, with focus now shifting to the Federal Reserve's first projections on the economy.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	With crisis response in place, Fed focuses on long term The Federal Reserve completes its latest policy meeting on Wednesday with attention turning from its massive response to the coronavirus pandemic and toward its still-developing plans to strengthen and.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Dollar slips, stocks fall ahead of Fed meeting The dollar slid to a three-month low and a gauge of global equities edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited news at the end of a two-day meeting of the Federal Reserve and its plans to strengthen.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020

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