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    federal reserve

    US /ˈfɛdərəl rɪˈzɚv/

    ・

    UK /ˈfedərəl riˈzə:v/

    B1
    prop. n.Proper NounThe central banking system of the United States.
    The Federal Reserve plays a key role in managing the US economy.

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    Why can’t prices just stay the same?

    07:31Why can’t prices just stay the same?
    • Federal Reserve did in 2022, which did help bring inflation closer to that 2% target while placing an even higher financial strain on families who may need to borrow just to make ends meet.

      Federal Reserve did in 2022, which did help bring inflation closer to that 2% target while placing an even higher financial strain on families who may need to borrow just to make ends meet.

    • Federal Reserve did in 2022,

      Federal Reserve did in 2022,

    B1

    Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now

    10:39Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now
    • A cooldown in the labor market was also what the Federal Reserve had intended with its series of interest rate hikes.

      A cooldown in the labor market was also what the Federal Reserve had intended with its series of interest rate hikes.

    • If you are the Federal Reserve and you want to slow the economy down, that means you want to slow the markets down a bit.

      If you are the Federal Reserve and you want to slow the economy down, that means you want to slow the markets down a bit.

    B1

    Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ

    03:42Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ
    • The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates multiple times last year in a bid to curb inflation.

      The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates multiple times last year in a bid to curb inflation.

    B1

    How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status

    12:13How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status
    • After the 2008 financial crisis, the US Federal Reserve brought interest rates to near zero and kept them there for years.

      After the 2008 financial crisis, the US Federal Reserve brought interest rates to near zero and kept them there for years.

    B1

    How does raising interest rates control inflation? | The Economist

    08:14How does raising interest rates control inflation? | The Economist
    • In 1981, the Federal Reserve, America’s central bank...

      In 1981, the Federal Reserve, America’s central bank...

    B1

    I Analysed 100 Years of Gold Prices, This Is What I Found

    16:19I Analysed 100 Years of Gold Prices, This Is What I Found
    • In fact, the current monetary policy is emphasizing the fact that gold price is supposed to fall down since the federal reserve is shrinking its balance sheet.

      In fact, the current monetary policy is emphasizing the fact that gold price is supposed to fall down since the federal reserve is shrinking its balance sheet.

    • In fact, the current monetary policy is emphasizing the fact that gold prices are supposed to fall down since the Federal Reserve is shrinking its balance sheet,

      In fact, the current monetary policy is emphasizing the fact that gold prices are supposed to fall down since the Federal Reserve is shrinking its balance sheet,

    A2

    Too Hot For Booze? | Trump’s Hand | Epstein Intrigue Continues | The Coca-Cola Distraction

    11:19Too Hot For Booze? | Trump’s Hand | Epstein Intrigue Continues | The Coca-Cola Distraction
    • Uh, yesterday, there were rumors that Trump was planning to fire Federal Reserve Chairman and Kiebler elf at LensCrafters, Jerome Powell.

      Uh, yesterday, there were rumors that Trump was planning to fire Federal Reserve Chairman and Kiebler elf at LensCrafters, Jerome Powell.

    • Yesterday, there were rumors that Trump was planning to fire Federal Reserve chairman and Keebler elf at LensCrafters, Jerome Powell.

      Yesterday, there were rumors that Trump was planning to fire Federal Reserve chairman and Keebler elf at LensCrafters, Jerome Powell.

    B2

    America Is Taking a Huge Risk Right Now…

    16:08America Is Taking a Huge Risk Right Now…
    • On the other side you have the Federal Reserve that's supposed to be kind of part of the government but it's independent.

      On the other side you have the Federal Reserve that's supposed to be kind of part of the government but it's independent.

    • If the Fed will be part of the government, then the government will simply force the Federal Reserve to print as much money as they want in order to fill the budget.

      If the Fed will be part of the government, then the government will simply force the Federal Reserve to print as much money as they want in order to fill the budget.

    A2

    Why Zelenskyy reversed course on anti-corruption reform | DW News

    16:43Why Zelenskyy reversed course on anti-corruption reform | DW News
    • And I mean, last week, I was speaking to the BBC about the potential, right, attempts by the Trump administration to bring the Federal Reserve kind of more under, right, control and less independence.

      And I mean, last week, I was speaking to the BBC about the potential, right, attempts by the Trump administration to bring the Federal Reserve kind of more under, right, control and less independence.

    • And I mean, last week, I was speaking to the BBC about the potential attempts by the Trump administration to bring the Federal Reserve kind of more under control and less independence.

      And I mean, last week, I was speaking to the BBC about the potential attempts by the Trump administration to bring the Federal Reserve kind of more under control and less independence.

    B1

    Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon

    44:14Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon
    • The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates in order to rein in inflation, and that has made borrowing more expensive.

      The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates in order to rein in inflation, and that has made borrowing more expensive.

    • The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates in order to rein in inflation,

      The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates in order to rein in inflation,

    B1