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The Federal Reserve System (The Fed)/), often termed the Fed, is the central banking system of the United States. Established by the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, its primary mandate involves conducting the nation's monetary policy, supervising and regulating banking institutions, maintaining the stability of the financial system, and provi…
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Interest Rate Management
The primary mechanism for adjusting monetary policy is influencing short-term interest rates. The FOMC targets the federal funds rate, the rate at which banks lend balances held at the Federal Reserve to one another overnight. In practice, the Fed influences this rate through administered rates, such as the [Interest on Reserve Balances (IORB) rate](/entries/interest-on-… -
Federal Reserve
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The primary mechanism for adjusting monetary policy is influencing short-term interest rates. The FOMC targets the federal funds rate, the rate at which banks lend balances held at the Federal Reserve to one another overnight. In practice, the Fed influences this rate through administered rates, such as the Interest on Reserve Balances (IORB) rate-rate/)…
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Open market operations involve the purchase or sale of Treasury securities. Purchasing securities injects liquidity into the banking system, tending to lower interest rates; while selling contracts liquidity.
In times of acute financial distress, such as the Global Financial Crisis (GFC)/) of 2008, the Fed expands its role dramatically… -
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The Fed and Financial Stability
Beyond monetary policy, the Fed is tasked with macroprudential regulation. This involves monitoring systemic risks to ensure the stability of the broader financial infrastructure.
Regulation and Supervision