As the nation's central bank, the Federal Reserve helps protect the value of your money and ensure the stability of the financial system. The Dallas Fed is one of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks. Th...
As the nation's central bank, the Federal Reserve helps protect the value of your money and ensure the stability of the financial system. The Dallas Fed is one of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks. The Eleventh Federal Reserve District covers Texas, northern Louisiana and southern New Mexico. The Federal Reserve's Mission Promoting Jobs and Stable Prices: Congress has instructed the Federal Reserve to fulfill two goals with its monetary policy—to keep unemployment low and to keep prices stable. The Fed works to achieve these goals by setting interest rates for banks that affect rates you pay on mortgages, car loans and credit cards. Keeping Money Safe and Available: We make sure banks follow the rules to keep your money safe. The Fed is also the bank for banks; every dollar in your pocket came through a Federal Reserve Bank. We help move your money around the country safely and efficiently.