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What is the Federal Reserve and what does it do?
The explainer The decisions made by the United States' central banking system have very real economic effects
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Fed leaves rates unchanged as Powell warns on tariffs
speed read The Federal Reserve says the risks of higher inflation and unemployment are increasing under Trump's tariffs
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Kevin Warsh: the man who could replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair
In the Spotlight Powell's term ends in 2026, and President Donald Trump will likely replace him
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How will Wall Street react to the Trump-Powell showdown?
Today's Big Question 'Market turmoil' seems likely
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How will the Fed manage Trump's economy?
Today's Big Question Jerome Powell is 'in a bind'
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What is the CFPB and how does it protect consumers?
the explainer The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has had its work stymied by the Trump administration
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Trump's 'radical' plans for the FBI come into focus
IN THE SPOTLIGHT By placing far-right podcaster Dan Bongino in the agency's #2 spot, the president has made clear what he wants from the nation's premier law enforcement organization
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Will Trump fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell?
Today's Big Question An 'unprecedented legal battle' could decide the economy's future
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Fed cuts rates, chair says he won't quit if Trump asks
Speed Read Jerome Powell was noncommittal on future rate cuts that were expected before Trump won the election
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Should you lease your next car?
The explainer To buy or to lease, that is the question
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Where should you stash your savings after the Fed rate cut?
The Explainer You will not be earning as much on savings rates, so you may want to make some changes
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Fed cuts rates half a point, hinting victory on inflation
Speed Read This is the Fed's first cut in two years
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Where will inflation go next?
The Explainer Believe it or not, inflation is easing up
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US job growth revised downward
Speed Read The US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported
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