Intro to Finance
The Federal Reserve, often referred to as the Fed, is the central banking system of the United States, established to provide the country with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. It plays a critical role in conducting monetary policy, regulating banks, maintaining financial stability, and providing financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. Its decisions directly influence inflation, interest rates, and overall economic growth.
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