the Fed
noun
US, informal
: the group of officials (the Federal Reserve Board) who control the U.S. government's central banking system (the Federal Reserve System).
The Fed has decided to cut interest rates.
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But Trump has signaled a willingness this year to abandon the long-running principle of maintaining the Fed as an independent body.
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Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
That's down from 2.05% from the morning of Sept. 18, before the Fed rate cut was announced that afternoon.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
As Americans cast their ballots and Wall Street awaits the Fed’s decision, markets may see short-term volatility.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Over recent months, concerns about inflation and economic stability have kept the Fed on a cautious path, with officials maintaining a close watch on key indicators.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
That's down from 2.05% from the morning of Sept. 18, before the Fed rate cut was announced that afternoon.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
As Americans cast their ballots and Wall Street awaits the Fed’s decision, markets may see short-term volatility.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Over recent months, concerns about inflation and economic stability have kept the Fed on a cautious path, with officials maintaining a close watch on key indicators.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“The Fed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Fed. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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