the Fed
noun
US, informal
: the group of officials (the Federal Reserve Board) who control the U.S. government's central banking system (the Federal Reserve System).
The Fed has decided to cut interest rates.
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That’s it, as far as the Fed is concerned.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Warsh is also expected to try to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet and overhaul its economic models, per Bloomberg.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
During his time as governor, Warsh objected to some of the low-interest rate policies that the Fed pursued during and after the Great Recession of 2008-09.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Trump has criticized Powell — particularly about his unwillingness to reduce interest rates — almost since the Fed chair took the job in 2018.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Warsh is also expected to try to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet and overhaul its economic models, per Bloomberg.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
During his time as governor, Warsh objected to some of the low-interest rate policies that the Fed pursued during and after the Great Recession of 2008-09.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Trump has criticized Powell — particularly about his unwillingness to reduce interest rates — almost since the Fed chair took the job in 2018.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
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“The Fed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Fed. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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