Federal Reserve
/ˈfedərəl rɪˈzɜrv/
Definitions
- (n.) The central banking system of the United States responsible for regulating monetary policy, supervising banks, and providing financial services.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to curb inflation.
Forms
- federal reserve
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Commentary
The term 'Federal Reserve' primarily refers to the U.S. central banking system; it is a proper noun commonly capitalized in legal and financial contexts.
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