The Federal Reserve is on track to post its first systemwide profit since the fourth quarter of 2022. Since September, 2022, the combined expenses of the 12 Federal Reserve district banks and the Fede

The Federal Reserve is asking the public to weigh in on the future of its check-processing operations, signaling that significant cutbacks may be on the table as the use of paper checks in the United States continues to decline.

The Fed has had a rather unusual year, to say the least. The president's tariffs raised inflation expectations just as the labor market began to show signs of

The Federal Open Market Committee lowered the federal funds rate by 25bps to 3.5–3.75%, and signaled a shift in monetary policy to one of quantitative easing. Quantitative tightening ended December 1, 2025, after more than three years, with the Fed now supporting reserve growth via short-term Treasury purchases.

The Federal Reserve isn’t just one office in Washington. It’s actually a network of institutions working together.

The Federal Reserve is ready to expand its balance sheet once more by buying short-term Treasury securities, aiming to head off bouts of pressure in overnight lending markets that are critical to the broader financial system.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett outlines his Fed reform plans, including staff cuts and stricter policy focus, if selected as the central bank's next chairman.

The Fed outlined multiple paths for the future of check processing as infrastructure needs grow. ・Digital payments are rising even as check fraud increases and volumes decline. ・Vice Chair Michelle Bowman raised concerns that the review could underestimate consumers and businesses that still rely on checks.