The Federal Reserve Explained Review of Monetary Policy Strategy, Tools, and Communications Periodic review overview and 2025 Fed Listens event.

Nov 21, 2025 · About the Fed What is the Fed? Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or …

For more information about the FOMC and monetary policy, see the "Monetary Policy" section of The Fed Explained: What the Central Bank Does. FOMC Rules and Authorizations are available online.

6 days ago · Monetary policy in the United States comprises the Federal Reserve's actions and communications to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest …

the 12 Federal Reserve Banks, operating around our nation to help ensure all household, community, and business economic conditions and perspectives inform Fed policies, actions, and …

The 11th edition of The Fed Explained: What the Central Bank Does (formerly The Federal Reserve System Purposes & Functions) details the structure, responsibilities, and work of the U.S. central …

The Fed sets the stance of monetary policy to influence short-term interest rates and overall financial conditions with the aim of moving the economy toward maximum employment and stable prices.

The FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings during the year and other meetings as needed. Links to policy statements and minutes are in the calendars below. The minutes of regularly …

3 days ago · The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.

Mar 20, 2014 · The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.