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Cleveland Fed establishes new advisory council for financial market insights

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has announced the formation of its new Financial Markets Advisory Council.

Powell meets with President to discuss economic developments

Chair Powell met with the President at the White House to discuss various economic developments.

Investing in Rural America Conference focuses on growth opportunities

The 2025 Investing in Rural America Conference, held in Roanoke, Virginia, gathered nearly 300 community leaders to address pressing issues affecting rural communities.

Federal Reserve releases report on U.S. household economic well-being in 2024

The Federal Reserve Board has released its Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2024 report, which assesses the financial conditions of American adults and their families.

Fed to discuss cash services in upcoming online webinar

The Federal Reserve provides economic insights and data to inform the public, policymakers, and researchers about various economic conditions, including inflation and employment.

Federal Reserve releases May FOMC meeting minutes

The Federal Reserve has made public the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on May 6-7, 2025.

U.S issues immediate sanctions relief for Syria through General License 25

Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Syria General License (GL) 25 to provide immediate sanctions relief for Syria.

University initiative supports tribal food-energy-water system revitalization

For generations, Kanani D’Angelo's family has lived in ‘Aiea, Hawai’i. The area, now developed with roads and subdivisions, was once home to lush taro fields and fish ponds that supported the community.

Study links small brain grooves to cognitive ability

Neuroscientists at the University of California, Berkeley have discovered a potential link between the depths of small brain grooves, known as tertiary sulci, and cognitive performance in children and adolescents.

UC Berkeley analysts warn against proposed Medicaid cuts impacting California

A recent analysis by experts at UC Berkeley has raised concerns about the potential impact of proposed federal Medicaid cuts on California.

FDIC updates progress on deposit insurance fund restoration plan

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors has issued its latest semiannual update on the Restoration Plan for the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF).

Treasury sanctions key members of Cartel del Noreste

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two senior members of the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), a violent drug trafficking organization based in Mexico.

U.S. Treasury Secretary meets Japan's Finance Minister at G7 summit

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent held a meeting with Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato during the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings in Banff, Canada.

NCUA seeks stakeholder input for future strategic planning

National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman has invited stakeholders to offer suggestions and feedback on the agency's operations and initiatives.

FCA announces a warning on unauthorized financial services by Zenex

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning regarding Zenex, a company offering financial and crypto-related services without proper authorization.

FCA announces a warning on unauthorized financial services by CapitalAsset

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning regarding CapitalAsset, a firm allegedly offering financial and crypto-related services without proper authorization.

NCUA discusses employee separation plan and insurance fund performance

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board conducted its third open meeting of 2025, focusing on the agency's Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) and the performance of the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund in the first quarter...

Boston Fed engages New England communities on inflation impacts at Fed Listens event

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston leaders recently engaged with community members from New England to discuss economic challenges and inflation impacts.

Challenges reshape South Africa's agricultural sector amid evolving financial needs

Agriculture in South Africa is facing a range of challenges that highlight the need for financial institutions to modernize their approach to assessing and supporting agricultural risk.

Cleveland Fed appoints Courtney Falato as senior VP for external engagement

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has announced the appointment of Courtney Falato as senior vice president of external engagement.