Amid an intensifying debate over the independence and role of America’s central bank, a former Fed board member is warning that the institution has lost sight of its founding objectives. “The High ...

Soaring gold prices and a $37 trillion national debt have revived debate over revaluing gold reserves. A new Federal Reserve note explores how other nations raised funds through revaluation.

While it isn't responsible for money printing, the Federal Reserve is in charge of shredding currency. Here is why and how ...

The late, great economist and historian of the Federal Reserve, Allan Meltzer – whose three-volume history of the Fed stands alone as a magisterial, meticulous analysis of Fed decision making – ...

Investors' initial euphoria gave way to selling as hopes for a December rate cut faded and bitcoin continued to sell off.

Federal Reserve notes are the sole currency issued today. All U.S. currency issued since the first paper money was issued by the U.S. government in 1861 remains fully redeemable at face value. Federal ...