This article explores the Federal Reserve System’s century-plus journey, from its establishment in 1913 to its critical role as the U.S. central bank.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits for additional information on how tariffs and other potential disruptions will affect the economy this year.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, right, stands before speaking at the 75th anniversary conference of the Federal Reserve Board’s International Finance Division at the Federal Reserve in ...

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All this, however, obscures a huge question: Does our central bank know what it’s doing when it comes to inflation? The answer is, no. The Federal Reserve is doing more harm than good.

The Brief The Federal Reserve is expected not to change its key interest rate. Experts project that tariffs may lead to a temporary surge in prices in the U.S. President Donald Trump argues that ...