Federal Reserve

Big U.S. banks pass latest Fed stress tests

The banks can resume paying out dividends to investors and buying back stock

By Ken Sweet, The Associated Press |June 25, 2021

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Delicate task for Fed: Deciding when to pull back on low rate support

Escalating inflation has intensified pressure on the central bank

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |June 14, 2021

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Fed plays limited role in assessing climate risks for banks

The central bank can help assess risks, but Fed chair Jerome Powell said the private sector, elected officials must take the lead

By The Associated Press |June 4, 2021

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