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Federal Reserve (The Fed)
The short answer
The central banking system of the United States, responsible for setting monetary policy, regulating banks, and maintaining financial stability.
What is Federal Reserve (The Fed)?
The central banking system of the United States, responsible for setting monetary policy, regulating banks, and maintaining financial stability.
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