What actually IS the Fed? How does it work?

What actually IS the Fed? How does it work?

Author: Audacy April 16, 2026 Duration: 11:44
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President Trump attacked Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Fed again. What actually IS the Fed? How do their decisions work? Stephen Kates, Bankrate financial analyst, joins us to explain.

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