The Federal Reserve's Beige Book is a review of economic trends in the country. The Fed's method of gathering data on the economy is pretty simple, though: Just calling around and asking.

That's instead of the usual 'for the foreseeable future' thing they usually do. The Fed is striving to be more open in its communication.

Low interest rates and low inflation will help play into policy decisions, such as the future of the Federal Reserve.

The Obama administration hopes that the Senate will approve its two appointees — one Democrat, one Republican — to the Federal Reserve board.

Federal Reserve officials are expected to announce that they will keep interest rates near zero, a level that has remained steady since the financial crisis

Former Fed economist Gary Shilling says it is unlikely the Fed will change the zero percent interest rate anytime soon, and when it does, the shift will be more the effect than the cause of a booming economy.

The Federal Reserve's interest rate committee holds its last meeting of the year tomorrow. The Fed hopes to soon make its actions more easily understandable to individuals and business owners.

The Federal Reserve is talking about being more upfront about its projections and its targets for short-term interest rates, and its view of the jobs picture, and inflation.

Is the U.S. borrowing trouble with the Federal Reserve's offer to swap dollars for shaky euros?

To increase liquidity, the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve are teaming up.