What Does a Fed Chairman Do?
The Chairman of the Board of Governors of the United States Federal Reserve might sound like a lofty title for some smart guy in an ivory tower. Yet the person who occupies this key position in the nation’s central bank can have a tremendous influence over important aspects of daily life, such as the interest rate your bank savings account pays or how much your next pair of shoes may cost. Here’s a look at the aspects of ordinary life that can be affected by the actions of the Fed and its chairman. Interest rates — The Fed is charged…