5 days ago · The Federal Reserve Explained Review of Monetary Policy Strategy, Tools, and Communications Periodic review overview and 2025 Fed Listens event.

Nov 21, 2025 · About the Fed What is the Fed? Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or …

Dec 15, 2025 · Monetary policy in the United States comprises the Federal Reserve's actions and communications to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest …

Dec 10, 2025 · For more information about the FOMC and monetary policy, see the "Monetary Policy" section of The Fed Explained: What the Central Bank Does. FOMC Rules and Authorizations are …

They also play a key role in another primary Fed function—fostering the safety and efficiency of our nation's payment systems, including distributing currency and coins to banks, operating electronic …

Nov 21, 2025 · The 11th edition of The Fed Explained: What the Central Bank Does (formerly The Federal Reserve System Purposes & Functions) details the structure, responsibilities, and work of …

The Fed sets the stance of monetary policy to influence short-term interest rates and overall financial conditions with the aim of moving the economy toward maximum employment and stable prices.

The FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings during the year and other meetings as needed. Links to policy statements and minutes are in the calendars below. The minutes of regularly …

5 days ago · The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.

The Federal Reserve Act requires the Federal Reserve Board to submit written reports to Congress containing discussions of "the conduct of monetary policy and economic developments and …