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often not capitalized
: a federal agent, officer, or official
—usually used in plural
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
After a rally Wednesday, stock futures were pointing lower Thursday morning, as bearish signals on U.S.-China trade, fresh Fed data, and a packed slate of earnings collide.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Fed Chair Jay Powell watches with detachment, to say the least.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
There is no evidence the independent Fed is taking a political stance, and Powell has vehemently denied suggestions that the Fed plays politics when making its monetary policy decisions.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
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The college salary boost rises over the course of a career
If the goal of college is to earn more money, then the New York Fed report suggests academia is doing a good job.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
After a rally Wednesday, stock futures were pointing lower Thursday morning, as bearish signals on U.S.-China trade, fresh Fed data, and a packed slate of earnings collide.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Fed Chair Jay Powell watches with detachment, to say the least.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
There is no evidence the independent Fed is taking a political stance, and Powell has vehemently denied suggestions that the Fed plays politics when making its monetary policy decisions.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Fed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fed. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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