IntermediateStrategy
Understanding the Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy
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In-depth analysis of how the Federal Reserve's monetary policy affects global financial markets, helping investors grasp macroeconomic trends and make smarter investment decisions.
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States, established in 1913. Its main responsibilities include: setting monetary policy, maintaining financial system stability, supervising banking institutions, and providing services to the government and financial institutions.\n\nThe Fed consists of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks, headquartered in Washington D.C. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is its most important decision-making body, responsible for setting interest rate policy.