Understanding the Fed & How it Conducts Monetary Policy

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How the Federal Reserve decides its stance on monetary policy is nothing short of economy-defining, but how are changes made and who votes on them?

Understanding the Fed

FOMC Members

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Source: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomc.htm

Doves & Hawks

The Fed’s Toolbox

Reserve Requirements
Open Market Operations
Quantitative Easing
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Source: https://www.frbsf.org/education/teacher-resources/what-is-the-fed/monetary-policy/

Leading up to an FOMC decision

Fed Day

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