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US Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve is the United States' central bank. It's played a pivotal role in guiding the US through the global financial crisis through its low-interest monetary policy.

The Federal reserve is the guardian of financial stability in the US. This page collates recent DW content on the central bank's moves and decisions.

USA Fed-Stellungnahme beschert Dow Jones Rekordhoch | Janet Yellen

Who is US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen? 26.01.2021

Economist Janet Yellen is liked by both Democrats and Republicans. This is a good starting point to her momentous task of getting the American economy back on track after the long COVID-19 derailment.

US-Senat nach der Wiederaufnahme der Sitzung | Mitch McConnell

US Senator Mitch McConnell blames Trump for provoking Capitol mob 20.01.2021

The attackers on the US Capitol were "fed lies" and tried to use "fear and violence" to halt Biden's certification, said the top Republican lawmaker Mitch McConnell.
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DW Business – Europe & America 16.12.2020

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates near zero - Argentine government expects 5% growth in 2021 - Pandemic sales boom for German furniture
Ehemalige Vorsitzende der Federal Reserve Janet Yellen

US: Joe Biden picks Janet Yellen for treasury chief 30.11.2020

US President-elect Joe Biden says he will nominate former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen as treasury secretary. If willing, and confirmed by the Senate, she would become the first woman to hold the post.

How young people in The Gambia protect their neighbourhood 12.11.2020

Fed-up with thieves and robbers, young people from one of the largest cities in Gambia set up a militia to patrol the streets at night.

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DW Business - Europe & America 05.11.2020

Fed to use 'full range of tools' in pandemic crisis - Bank of England steps up support for British economy - Pandemic triggers gold rush in Turkey

Germany's biogas plants face bankruptcy 19.10.2020

Electricity from biogas power plants in Germany can currently be fed into the grid at a guaranteed price. But the country's renewable energy law faces revision that could end subsidies; operators fear for their business.
USA Trump verlässt Krankenhaus

US: Donald Trump halts coronavirus stimulus talks until after election 06.10.2020

The US economy has been pummeled by the pandemic. The Federal Reserve was hoping for further relief, but the president's surprise announcement caused Wall Street stocks to drop.

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DW Business – Europe & Asia 17.09.2020

Asian stocks retreat on lack of new Fed action - Coronavirus may trigger debt emergency in Africa - Daimler unveils hydrogen-powered concept truck
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DW Business – Europe & America 16.09.2020

Fed to hold rate close to zero until 2023 - Daimler unveils its first hydrogen-powered truck
USA | US-Notenbank senkt Leitzins wegen Coronavirus

US federal interest rate to stay near zero through 2023 16.09.2020

The US stock market received a boost from the Federal Reserve's announcement, with near-zero rates pushing capital towards shares. What was once a choice, before the coronavirus outbreak, might now be a necessity.
Deutschland Milchbauern protestieren in Koblenz

Civil society groups in Germany's Koblenz demand 'radical' EU farm policy reform 30.08.2020

A drastic shift in EU agriculture policy to ensure survival of family farms and ecologically grown foodstuffs has been urged by protesters in Koblenz. The city is hosting EU farm ministers until Tuesday.

DW Business - Europe & America 27.08.2020

Fed signals longer period of low interest rates - CEO of embattled social media app TikTok resigns - Genoa seeks to rebuild after coronavirus
Hongkong | Pro-Democracy Proteste am Tag des 23 Jubiläum der Übergabe an China

How China's security law is pushing Hong Kong citizens to emigrate 07.08.2020

Beijing's move to impose a new contentious security law on Hong Kong appears to be the last straw for many Hong Kongers. A single mother tells DW how she's fed up with the government and plans to leave for the UK.
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DW Business - Europe & America 29.07.2020

CEOs of US tech giants grilled by Congress - Federal Reserve keeps interest rates low

Economic uncertainty driving gold to record highs 27.07.2020

Investors are turning to the safe haven of gold as the perfect storm is brewing around the world. Their combined action is pushing up the price of the precious metal to record highs.

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