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Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) is the central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, banking supervision, and financial stability. Its decisions on interest rates, quantitative easing, and forward guidance have a profound impact on global financial markets.
Example
“When the Federal Reserve announced it would begin tapering its bond purchases, global markets reacted sharply — the dollar rallied, Treasury yields rose, and crypto sold off on fears of tighter liquidity.”