3 days ago · Fed Listens 2025 An important pillar of the 2025 framework review is the ongoing Fed Listens initiative.

Nov 21, 2025 · Fed 101 What is the purpose of the Federal Reserve System? Economic Education Federal Reserve History Oral History Interviews Federal Reserve Act The Fed Explained FAQs Meet …

2 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 …

4 days ago · FOMC Press Conference The Fed Listens initiative aims to engage a wide range of stakeholders to hear how the economy is progressing across the United States. Learn More

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.

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 …

2 days ago · They also play a key role in another primary Fed function—fostering the safety and efficiency of our nation's payment systems, including distributing currency and coins to banks, …

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 Federal Reserve Act requires the Federal Reserve Board to submit written reports to Congress containing discussions of "the conduct of monetary policy and economic developments and …

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.