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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Federal Reserve Powers Internal Operations With New General-Purpose AI
Federal Reserve Powers Internal Operations With New General-Purpose AI
February 24, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

The Federal Reserve is building artificial intelligence into its daily work to achieve operational efficiencies in payments, financial management, human resources and the financial services...

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Fed’s Cook Says AI Productivity Boom May Call for Broader Policy Toolkit
Fed’s Cook Says AI Productivity Boom May Call for Broader Policy Toolkit
February 24, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said in a Tuesday (Feb. 24) speech that rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could pose new challenges for the...

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Fed Governor Says US Likely Lost Jobs in 2025
Fed Governor Says US Likely Lost Jobs in 2025
February 23, 2026  |  Economy

A leading Federal Reserve official says that employment in the U.S. likely declined last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Fed Wants Big Banks Back in the Mortgage Business
Fed Wants Big Banks Back in the Mortgage Business
February 18, 2026  |  Loans

The Federal Reserve wants to get banks to focus on mortgage lending once more, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 18). Get the Full...

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Fed Governor Barr Says Firms Using AI Are Moving Staff to Higher-Value Jobs
Fed Governor Barr Says Firms Using AI Are Moving Staff to Higher-Value Jobs
February 17, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence may transform the American workplace by enhancing how employees perform complex tasks rather than replacing employees, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr said...

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Fed Pivots Supervision Toward Core Financial Stability
Fed Pivots Supervision Toward Core Financial Stability
February 11, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Reserve plans to review “matters requiring attention” (MRAs) issued to banks by its examiners and downgrade some to “non-binding supervisory observation,” Reuters reported...

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San Francisco Fed Chief Spots Risky Economic Disconnect
San Francisco Fed Chief Spots Risky Economic Disconnect
February 06, 2026  |  Economy

Businesses and workers have different views of the economy, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President and CEO Mary C. Daly said in a Friday...

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Federal Reserve Opens Door to Main Street’s Post-Check Payments Future
Federal Reserve Opens Door to Main Street’s Post-Check Payments Future
January 20, 2026  |  SMBs

The so-called “modern” paper check has been around for centuries. Before the United States ever gained its independence, the Bank of England in 1717 was...

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Fed Beige Book Shows Consumers Resilient Despite Uncertainty
Fed Beige Book Shows Consumers Resilient Despite Uncertainty
January 15, 2026  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book strikes a cautiously upbeat tone, pointing to modest economic gains across much of the country even as businesses and...

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