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Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, provides the nation with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary and financial system.

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What you need to know series What You Need To Know: Independent Foreclosure Review
If you had a mortgage loan on your primary residence and believe you were financially harmed during the mortgage foreclosure process by any of several servicers in 2009 or 2010, you can request an independent review and potentially receive compensation.
Image: Board seal Current FAQ: Why does the Federal Reserve aim for 2 percent inflation over time?
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) judges that inflation at the rate of 2 percent (as measured by the annual change in the price index for personal consumption expenditures, or PCE) is most consistent over the longer run with the Federal Reserve's mandate for price stability and maximum employment.
 Credit and Liquidity Programs and the Balance Sheet
Expands information provided about the policy tools the Federal Reserve has employed to address the financial crisis. Includes a detailed explanation of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, discussion of Federal Reserve risk-management practices, and information on the types and amounts of collateral being pledged at various lending facilities.
 
Does the Fed get audited? Yes. Learn more...
Regulatory Reform
 
Last update: February 3, 2012