The federal department broadly responsible for the revenue of US Government.

Specific responsiblities of the US Treasury include the issuing of all Treasury bonds, bills and notes (government debt), the printing of money, postage and Federal Reserve notes, tax collection, and bank oversight. Major branches of the Treasury include the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the US Mint, and the Bureau of the Public Debt.

FX Significance

The activities of the Tresury will impact the overall health of the economy as a whole, which will be reflected in the US dollar exchange rate. Additionally, the Treasury will preiodicly release reports, surveys, and other data that can provide traders with insight as to the current state of the economy as well as its trajectory in the future.