President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.

The Federal Reserve has three main objectives: maximize employment, stabilize prices, and moderate long-term interest rates. Learn how the Fed’s role has expanded since it was established in 1913.

Welcome to Investopedia's live blog of the Federal Reserve's January meeting. Here, we will bring you the latest news on the ...

Created at the behest of Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has the ostensible goal of protecting people from bad actors and practices in the financial ...

Here's a look at the Fed system's structure and how the selection of policymakers works. The Federal Reserve System, created by Congress in 1913, comprises the Washington-based Board of Governors ...