Category: Economics

The Fed’s Offices

The Fed’s Offices

The Federal Reserve, or “the Fed,” has an organized structure for leading US monetary policy. Established to ensure a stable and secure monetary environment, the Fed plays a critical role in shaping US economic policy through its diverse functions. How it Works The...
The Federal Reserve and Investments

The Federal Reserve and Investments

The Federal Reserve, also called “the Fed,” is the central bank of the United States. It sets monetary policy and regulates banks. In doing so, it makes decisions that impact Americans’ money and the value of the US dollar. Financial advisors closely monitor these...
Commodities

Commodities

A commodity is a basic good that is used in commerce and is interchangeable with other commodities of the same type. Commodities can be directly bought and sold in the cash market or by derivatives such as futures or options by investors and traders. High-risk...
The Debt Ceiling

The Debt Ceiling

For the first six months of 2023, Americans increasingly kept hearing about the risks of our debt ceiling. We also heard that the United States would default on its loan obligations and that it would contribute to a market collapse around the globe. What is it, why...
Economic Indicators: Industrial Production

Economic Indicators: Industrial Production

Industrial production measures the output in the manufacturing, mining, electric and gas industries. Measured monthly as the Industrial Production Index (IPI), it serves as a macroeconomic indicator for economists and investors. What Is It and How Does it Work? The...