The Federal Reserve

Why Does the U.S. Dollar Continue to Surge?
Risk & Compliance

Why Does the U.S. Dollar Continue to Surge?

There seems to be little on the horizon that could break the dollar’s climb.
By Ted Jackson | October 4, 2022
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Fed Maintains Interest Rates, Forecasts 2023 Rate Hike
The Economy

Fed Maintains Interest Rates, Forecasts 2023 Rate Hike

The Fed also reassured investors it will continue its asset purchase program while the U.S. recovers from the pandemic.
By Lauren Muskett | June 16, 2021
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Fed Survey: Household Finances Improve, Uncertainty Remains
The Economy

Fed Survey: Household Finances Improve, Uncertainty Remains

Overall, at least 77% of adults said they were at least “doing OK” in July, up from 72% in April.
By Lauren Muskett | September 22, 2020
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Fed Expands Main Street Lending Program
Credit & Capital

Fed Expands Main Street Lending Program

The new program widens the pool of applicants and adds loan types.
By Lauren Muskett | April 30, 2020
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AICPA Calls for Federal Loans Backed by Accounts Receivables
Credit & Capital

AICPA Calls for Federal Loans Backed by Accounts Receivables

The recommended lending facility would provide loans to small businesses that pledge their future receivables.
By Lauren Muskett | April 29, 2020
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Mortgage Company Suspends Lending for Two Weeks
Credit & Capital

Mortgage Company Suspends Lending for Two Weeks

Impac Mortgage hopes the pause will give the Fed's efforts to stabilize the mortgage-backed security markets time to take effect.
By Lauren Muskett | March 30, 2020
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Fed 101: The Quiz
Credit & Capital

Fed 101: The Quiz

See how much you know about the history of the Fed by taking this quiz.
By CFO Staff | October 14, 2019
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Minutes Show Central Bank Divided Over Rate Cut
The Economy

Minutes Show Central Bank Divided Over Rate Cut

Fed members agreed, however, that they did not want to signal new cuts.
By Lauren Muskett | August 22, 2019
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Banking Regulators Propose New Rule on TLAC Debt
Risk & Compliance

Banking Regulators Propose New Rule on TLAC Debt

Officials say the move would reduce systemic risk by limiting the interconnectedness of large financial institutions.
By Lauren Muskett | April 2, 2019
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