This is one of three different Mercedes models that make the 10-most-expensive list, costing $3,797 a year to insure, according to the survey, which looked at average insurance rates for 2016 models from six carriers (Allstate, Farmers, Geico, Nationwide, Progressive and State Farm) in 10 zip codes per state; some exotic cars and other models were ...
Noun. 1. Federal Reserve-the central bank of the United States; incorporates 12 Federal Reserve branch banks and all national banks and state-chartered commercial banks and some trust companies; the Fed seeks to control the United States economy by raising and lowering short-term interest rates and the money supply.
The stock market reflects the overall health of the economy. One measure of that health is rising or falling interest rates. The Federal Reserve raises or lowers interest rates to fight inflation or make it easier for companies to borrow money. Most commercial lending institutions follow the Federal Reserve's lead. All of this up-and-down adjustment affects the stock market.