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The Federal Reserve plays a decisive role in managing the U.S. economy. The Fed's policy decisions influence borrowing costs, employment, inflation, and the performance of the stock market. Understanding how the Fed works is an important part of managing your financial life.

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    The Fed didn’t budge on rates. Here’s why that matters for your bank accounts

    The Fed didn’t budge on rates. Here’s why that matters for your bank accounts

    The Federal Reserve kept its thumb squarely on the pause button at this week’s meeting. That’s good news for your bank accounts, since another rate …

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