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Federal Reserve System

American

noun

a U.S. federal banking system that is under the control of a central board of governors Federal Reserve Board with a central bank Federal Reserve Bank in each of 12 districts and that has wide powers in controlling credit and the flow of money as well as in performing other functions, as regulating and supervising its member banks.

Federal Reserve System British

noun

(in the US) a banking system consisting of twelve Federal Reserve Districts , each containing member banks regulated and served by a Federal Reserve Bank . It operates under the supervision of the Federal Reserve Board and performs functions similar to those of the Bank of England

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Federal Reserve System Cultural

The central monetary authority of the United States. The Board of Governors supervises the twelve Federal Reserve banks, which deal with other banks rather than with the public. The system has many functions, including regulating interest rates.

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“We stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell,” the statement said Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

"We stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell," said the statement signed by chiefs of the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and others.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Right before the Wednesday meeting, the Fed’s effective rate was 3.88%, according to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025

“The events surrounding Silicon Valley Bank demand a thorough, transparent and swift review by the Federal Reserve,” said Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve System.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2023

Close wartime cooperation between the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve System has made it possible to finance the most expensive war in history at low and stable rates of interest.

From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.

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