Latest news and analysis of the Federal Reserve
 2:53pm: Central bank keeps rates near zero and says they'll stay there for "extended period" despite recent signs of economic turnaround. More
| Oct 21: A report on activity from regional banks shows stabilizing or modestly stronger activity, though improvements were 'small or scattered.' More Oct 14: Minutes of Sept. 22-23 meeting show most members now believe recession is over -- even if they see modest growth, a weak job market and low wages going forward. More Oct 9: Ben Bernanke and the Fed have lent and spent trillions, but as the recovery takes hold, they'll have to rein some of that back in. More | |
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 How to keep ahead of rates and lower them when your card issuer hikes them up. More |
 There are tempting ways to use your home for potential financial gain. Here's how and when they make sense. More Mortgage and savings rates, auto loans and credit card deals -- the latest offerings from hundreds of institutions. MoreGerri Willis looks at how you can prevent rising mortgage rates from driving up your monthly payments. More |
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Guiding the post-war Fed
Fed chairmen since 1951 (gallery)
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