What is the Federal Reserve System (FED)?
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What is the Federal Reserve System (FED)?
In 1913, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson established the Federal Reserve System (Fed) as a central banking institution to stabilize the economy following bank closures. As an independent entity from the U.S. federal government, the Fed holds significant authority over the nation’s monetary policy, including the power to adjust loan interest rates and influence commercial bank…