J.P. Morgan warned in a note that Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve and threats to fire Chair Powell could undercut central bank independence and increase inflation risks.

AP reporter Chris Rugaber explains the role of the Federal Reserve and why an independent Fed is important. (AP video: River Zhang)

The latest Federal Reserve study of economic conditions reveals that businesses that did not raise prices or pass on the impact of tariffs to their customers are likely to take a hit on their profit margins.

Former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Loretta Mester says it's important that the Fed stays independent and that fiscal politics should not interfere with monetary policy makers and their decisions.

A top Federal Reserve official said late Thursday that the central bank should cut its key interest rate later this month, carving out a different view than that of Chair Jerome Powell, who has been harshly criticized by the White House for delaying rate cuts.

Michelle Bowman of the Fed emphasized financial inclusion and the need for innovation to serve unbanked populations at a conference.

The Federal Reserve System — also known as the Federal Reserve or the Fed — is the central bank of the United States, which "sets policies to keep the economy steady and controls the money ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday said the agency’s renovation of its office complex in Washington complies with plans approved by a local commission, disputing a White House suggestion that they had violated the law by deviating from those plans.

While investors worry about the markets, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is raising the alarm about another economic indicator: credit card payments. According to the central bank, more than one in 10 Americans paid only the monthly minimum on their credit card debt in the fourth quarter of 2024.