The U.S. commercial banking system remains highly liquid, supported by substantial reserve balances held at the Federal Reserve. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke introduced a new monetary policy ...

John Kennedy and Andy Kim, members of the Senate Banking Committee, today reintroduced the Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act to ensure companies that operate like banks follow the same rules and ...

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 ...

Central banks set policy to support the economy, provide liquidity, and promote financial stability. Modern central banking requires adaptation to current demands and a framework that fosters ...

The Federal Reserve resumed securities purchases in December 2025, increasing its portfolio by $33.3 billion since late November. U.S. commercial banks currently hold nearly $3.0 trillion in ...

Each year, the Federal Reserve observes 11 federal holidays. These bank holidays can impact your banking activities, such as deposit availability and bill payment scheduling. Here are the ...

President Donald Trump speaks with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a visit to the Federal Reserve, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. Trump, who has relentlessly belittled ...

Tackling soaring inflation in the US is the job of the Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank. The Fed has consistently made headlines in recent years due to its role in managing inflation ...