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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.

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