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#Finterms: Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve, often called the Fed, is the central banking system of the United States. Established in 1913, its primary goals are to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates. Fed actions are termed monetary policy. The Federal Reserve includes a Board of Governors, twelve Federal Reserve Member Banks, and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).

#Finterms: Soft Landing

A Soft Landing is when a central bank, such as the United States Federal Reserve, tames inflation without triggering a recession.

#Finterms: Transitory Inflation

Central bankers used the term Transitory Inflation to explain a series of rapid price increases following the Covid-19 Pandemic. Inflation readings nearly doubled from 2.6% in March 2021 to 5% just two months later. Price increases eventually peaked at 9.1% in June 2022 before gradually decelerating.

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#Finterms: Federal Reserve

#Finterms: Soft Landing

#Finterms: Transitory Inflation