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Description: The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. Established by Congress in 1913, the Federal Reserve System consists of the Board of Governors—a central governing body in Washington, D.C.—and 12 regional Reserve Banks. The Federal Reserve's responsibilities fall into three broad categories: Managing the nation's supply of money and credit, regulating certain banking institutions to ensure their safety and soundness, and serving as a bank for depository institutions and the federal government.

Data supplied: Economic and Monetary Indicators

Update Frequency: Periodically, dependent upon indicator

Website: www.dallasfed.org/

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