For example, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has worked with community financial educators to form regional networks that combine resources and share best practices. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago sponsors "MoneySmart Week," partnering with banks, businesses, government agencies, schools, community organizations, and libraries to host activities designed to help consumers learn how to manage money.
At end-September, M2 grew by 16.8 percent year on year, down 1.6 percentage points and 0.9 percentage points from that at end2005 and the same period last year respectively, reaching the bottom of the year. The RMB exchange rate experienced both upward and downward movements, its flexibility still gradually strengthened.