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Fundamental Analysis

Federal Reserve

The central bank of the United States, responsible for US monetary policy.

Full Definition

The Federal Reserve (the Fed) is the central banking system of the United States, established in 1913. It sets the federal funds rate, manages inflation targets, and oversees monetary policy that directly impacts the US dollar. Fed meetings, rate decisions, and chair speeches are among the most market-moving events in forex trading, affecting all USD pairs.

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