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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.

Meet the 'birdman' of Chennai 14.02.2020

Every day for 25 years, a repairman in the southeastern Indian city of Chennai has fed thousands of birds from his balcony.

China 2019 Chongqing Marathon

Coronavirus: sporting events in China under threat as virus spreads 27.01.2020

Olympic football qualifiers, Fed Cup tennis matches, boxing events and a marathon have all been affected by the spread of the coronavirus. The world indoor athletics championships in March could also be under threat.
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DW Business – international 12.12.2019

Saudis push for $2 trillion Aramco valuation - US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates steady - Spanish farmers struggle with ongoing drought
Russland Mediziner Alexey Potapov

Why Russian doctors are fed up with state-run hospitals 28.11.2019

Overtime and bad pay are normal for medical staff working in Russia's state-run hospitals, with many working side jobs just to make ends meet. Some frustrated doctors have even decided to give up their medical careers.
José Mário Vaz, President of Guinea-Bissa

Opinion: No rewards for endless infighting – Guinea-Bissau votes out its president 28.11.2019

The results of Guinea-Bissau's election couldn't be clearer as incumbent President Vaz suffers a stunning defeat. Voters were fed up with Vaz's political quarrels, says DW's Johannes Beck.
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DW Business - international 13.11.2019

German Gigafactory - Fed Rate Cut Unlikely
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DW Business - international 31.10.2019

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate - Germany faces falling tax revenue - Fiat Chrysler & Peugeot in merger talks
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DW Business - international 30.10.2019

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate - Germany faces falling tax revenue - Fiat Chrysler & Peugeot in merger talks
Symbolbild | Dollar Scheine

Interest rates: Trump wants to go negative, but does the Fed? 29.10.2019

Once a critic of low interest rates, President Trump is now calling for zero or negative rates in the US. Some believe the measure will prevent another economic crisis but will require Trump to play up the positives.
Andrews Air Force Base | Donald Trump spricht zur Presse

Donald Trump lashes out at whistleblower's White House source 26.09.2019

President Donald Trump said anyone who fed information to the whistleblower was "close to a spy," alluding that the person committed treason. He also said there should be a way to end impeachment inquiries in the courts.
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DW Business - Europe 19.09.2019

Mercosur Troubles - Fed Rate Cut - Worker's Rights
USA Jerome Powell Notenbankchef mit Trump vor dem Weißen Haus

Fed cuts interest rates, discord continues 19.09.2019

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates twice in the last decade, both coming in the last seven weeks. Yet for Donald Trump and some dissenting voices, it's nowhere near enough.

Fed cuts rates by quarter point 19.09.2019

For the second time in two months, the US Federal Reserve has slightly lowered the interest rate. The White House says it's not low enough. But in Washington on Wednesday, Fed chief Jerome Powell said it's just right.
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DW Business - Europe 19.09.2019

Fed Rate Cut - 12 Days
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DW Business – international 19.09.2019

Federal Reserve cuts interest rate for second time - German industry lobby issues Brexit warning - Industrialized countries take back plastic waste
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DW Business - Europe 16.09.2019

Crude soars after attacks on Saudi oil plant - Fed expected to cut rates - Breeding maggots for sustainable food supply
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