Core Inflation is a measure of inflation excluding volatile items like food and energy prices, aimed at providing a clearer picture of long-term inflation trends.
A detailed analysis of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (DIDMCA), its historical context, key events, impact on banking, and its long-term implications.
The concept of direct control, particularly in the context of Federal Reserve policy, refers to mechanisms where the Federal Reserve directly sets rates or regulations without market mediation. An example is the discount rate, which contrasts with indirect tools like the Federal Funds Rate.
An in-depth look at the Discount Window, its historical context, types, key events, formulas, charts, applicability, related terms, comparisons, and more.
Eligible Paper encompasses Treasury bills, short-dated gilts, and other top-tier securities accepted by banks for rediscounting or as security for loans, reinforcing central banks' roles as lenders of last resort.
Securities considered suitable for rediscounting by a central bank.
Federal Funds are non-interest-bearing deposits held at the US Federal Reserve System that are traded between member banks. The Federal funds rate is the overnight rate paid on these funds.
The Federal Reserve, commonly referred to as The Fed, is the central banking system of the United States. It plays a critical role in regulating the nation's monetary policy and ensuring economic stability.
A comprehensive coverage of Federal Reserve Accounts, their functions, types, and significance in monetary policy.
The Federal Reserve Act established the Federal Reserve System and provides the legal framework for its functions, including banking regulations like Regulation W.
The Federal Reserve Chair oversees the U.S. central banking system, guiding monetary policy, regulating financial institutions, and ensuring stability in the financial system.
An in-depth exploration of the Federal Reserve System, the central banking system of the United States, its structure, roles, history, and significance in providing a stable and secure financial system.
An overview of the Federal Reserve System, its functions, historical context, key events, and its importance in regulating the US monetary policy and banking system.
An in-depth look at the Federal Reserve System, its history, structure, functions, and importance in the US and global economy.
An in-depth exploration of the Federal Reserve's Quantitative Easing, its historical context, implementation, significance, and impacts on the economy.
A comprehensive overview of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, its role in mitigating systemic risks in the financial system, its coordination with the Federal Reserve, and its impact on financial stability.
A detailed exploration of International Banking Facilities, their history, types, significance, and impact on the global financial system.
A detailed exploration of nationally chartered banks, their historical context, types, key events, and importance within the financial system.
An in-depth exploration of Open Market Operations (OMOs), a key tool used by the Federal Reserve to influence the Federal Funds Rate (FFR).
Regulation Q was a Federal Reserve regulation that set interest rate ceilings on savings accounts instituted as part of the Banking Act of 1933 and phased out by the 1980s.
Reserve Banks are the twelve regional banks functioning under the supervision of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, each serving its specific district within the United States and playing a crucial role in the nation's monetary policy and financial system stability.
A funding facility by the US Federal Reserve to support lending through asset-backed securities.
A Bank Holding Company is a corporate entity that owns or controls two or more banks or other bank holding companies. They must register with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Borrowed Reserve refers to funds borrowed by member banks from a Federal Reserve Bank to maintain required reserve ratios.
Countercyclical policy refers to government economic policies designed to dampen the effects of business cycles, like the actions taken by the Federal Reserve Board in the early 1980s to combat inflation by raising interest rates.
The Discount Rate is a key concept, representing the interest rate the Federal Reserve charges banks for loans and the rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows.
The Discount Window is a facility of the Federal Reserve where banks can borrow money at the Discount Rate to manage short-term liquidity issues.
An overview of discretionary policy, a type of government economic policy that is not automatic but actively managed. Examples include the Federal Reserve Board's adjustments to the money supply and discount rate.
An in-depth look at how the Federal Reserve uses various mechanisms to reduce the money supply by restricting the reserves available to banks for lending.
Excess Reserves are funds held by banks that exceed the reserve requirement set by financial authorities, such as the Federal Reserve System (FED).
An in-depth explanation of Federal Funds and the Federal Funds Rate, including definitions, mechanisms, examples, historical context, and related terms.
A brief redirecting entry referring to the Federal Reserve Board, often abbreviated as the 'Fed.' The term is widely used in economic contexts relating to the central banking system of the United States.
Detailed explanation of Federal Funds, including their roles in the banking system, types, examples, and historical context.
Understanding the Federal Funds Rate: an essential interest rate in the banking system, set daily by the market, crucial for meeting reserve requirements.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is a key component of the Federal Reserve System responsible for setting short-term monetary policy for the United States. It consists of the seven governors of the Federal Reserve Board, the president of the New York Federal Reserve Bank, and the presidents of four other regional Federal Reserve Banks.
A detailed examination of the Federal Reserve Bank, one of the 12 regional banks that comprise the Federal Reserve System, responsible for overseeing regional commercial and savings banks and providing them with critical resources.
A comprehensive guide to Federal Reserve Districts, including their structure, roles, and historical context.
An overview of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC), its role, structure, operations, and significance in formulating U.S. monetary policy.
FedWire is a high-speed, computerized communications network that connects Federal Reserve Banks, branches, and specific U.S. Treasury offices, facilitating instant financial transactions and reserve balance transfers.
An in-depth exploration of the concept of Irrational Exuberance, its origins, implications, and effects on market dynamics, as introduced by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.
An in-depth look at monetary reserves, including government's foreign currency and precious metals stockpile, and Federal Reserve Board's bank requirements.
Understanding how the Federal Reserve Board uses Moral Suasion to achieve compliance with its general policy.
A noncompetitive bid is a way for smaller investors to purchase U.S. Treasury bills at the average price of competitive bids accepted by the Treasury. Learn the intricacies, applications, and benefits of noncompetitive bidding.
The Open Market Committee, commonly referred to as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), plays a crucial role in the United States monetary policy.
An in-depth look at Open Market Operations and their role in regulating the money supply as conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s securities department, popularly referred to as the Desk.
Open-market rates are interest rates on various debt instruments bought and sold in the open market, directly responsive to supply and demand, and distinct from rates set by central banking authorities.
A detailed exploration of QE2 (Quantitative Easing 2), its implementation, purposes, impacts, controversies, and economic implications.
Detailed explanation of the rediscount rate, the interest rate charged to member banks when they borrow funds from the Federal Reserve System. Exploring its definitions, types, special considerations, historical context, applicability, comparisons, related terms, FAQs, and references.
Regulation Z mandates lenders to disclose the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and total cost of credit, promoting transparency and protecting consumers under the Truth in Lending Act.
A detailed entry on Repurchase Agreements (Repo or RP), explaining the mechanism, uses in money markets, and role in Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
A Tax and Loan (T&L) Account is an account held at private-sector depository institutions in the name of the district Federal Reserve Bank, serving as a repository for operating cash available to the U.S. Treasury.
A Federal Reserve funding facility to support the issuance of Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and promote lending to consumers and small businesses by providing non-recourse loans.
An economic condition characterized by difficulty in securing credit, often due to actions by the Federal Reserve Board to restrict the money supply.
Vault cash refers to the physical currency that a bank retains on its premises to meet daily transactional needs and fulfill regulatory reserve requirements set by the Federal Reserve.
Window: Limited time during which an opportunity should be seized, or it will be lost. It can refer to various contexts from finance to technology, such as the discount window of a Federal Reserve Bank, the cashier department of a brokerage firm, and portions of a computer display screen.
A comprehensive overview of Alan Greenspan's bio, his monetary policies as the 13th chair of the Federal Reserve, and his lasting legacy in economics.
A comprehensive overview of Ben Bernanke's tenure as the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, highlighting his impact on financial stability, economic policy, and the strategies he employed during the global financial crisis.
An in-depth look at the Board of Governors, their responsibilities, roles within institutions like the Federal Reserve, and answers to frequently asked questions.
An in-depth look at the Federal Funds Rate, including its definition, how it is determined, and its importance in the financial system.
An in-depth exploration of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), its structure, roles, and the critical impact it has on the direction of the United States monetary policy.
An in-depth exploration of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), its structure, responsibilities, historical significance, and influence on U.S. monetary policy.
A comprehensive guide to understanding the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, detailing its assets and liabilities, their roles, and the impact on the economy.
A comprehensive guide to the Federal Reserve System (FRS), detailing its functions, organizational structure, historical development, and its role in the U.S. monetary and financial system.
The Greenspan Put refers to the financial policies adopted by former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan to mitigate excessive stock market declines. This entry explores its definition, historical context, examples, and comparison with the Fed Put.
A comprehensive overview of the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, its history, importance, and impact on global economic policy.
Detailed exploration of open market operations (OMOs), their mechanisms, and their role in adjusting the federal funds rate as part of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
A detailed examination of Open Mouth Operations, speculative statements by the Federal Reserve to influence interest rates and inflation, their historical context, and significance.
A comprehensive examination of Operation Twist, a Federal Reserve policy initiative aimed at lowering long-term interest rates to stimulate the U.S. economy, including its definition, operational mechanics, and economic consequences.
A comprehensive overview of Quantitative Easing 2 (QE2), its definition, how it works, and its impact on the economy. This entry explores the Federal Reserve's second round of bond buying initiated in November 2010.
An in-depth look at Federal Reserve's Regulation O, its purpose, applications, and requirements on credit extensions for executive officers, principal shareholders, and directors of member banks.
An in-depth look at Regulation U, detailing bank requirements, loan collateral involving securities, margin purchases, and commonly asked questions.
An in-depth exploration of Regulation W, a Federal Reserve System regulation that limits certain transactions between banks and their affiliates. Understand its implications, applications, and importance in the banking sector.
An in-depth analysis of the 2013 Taper Tantrum, exploring its causes, effects on U.S. Treasury yields, and the broader economic impact.
An in-depth exploration of the process of tapering, its rationale, timing, and effects on financial markets, with a focus on Federal Reserve policies.
