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title: Federal Reserve
description: The central banking system is tasked with making sure the U.S. financial system is stable. The Fed keeps an eye on measures of unemployment and inflation in hopes of producing a healthy economy.
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# Federal Reserve

The central banking system is tasked with making sure the U.S. financial system is stable. The Fed keeps an eye on measures of unemployment and inflation in hopes of producing a healthy economy.

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- [The Fed Just Hiked Rates for the First Time Since 2023. Here's What That Means for Your Money](https://money.com/fed-rate-hike-effects-september-2026/) — Federal Reserve · 10 min read

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