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Fed’s standing repo backstop hits record $74.6 billion on year-end funding squeeze

Banks and dealers tapped the Fed’s standing repo facility for a record $74.6B on Dec. 31 as year-end pressures exposed uneven reserves.

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Federal Reserve Resumes Treasury Bill Purchases to Manage Market Liquidity

Fed begins $40B Treasury bill purchases from Dec 12 to maintain market liquidity and control interest rates, following recent monetary policy decisions.

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Wells Fargo Surges After Federal Reserve Lifts Asset Cap, Expands Investment Banking

Wells Fargo's aggressive expansion in investment banking follows the lifting of a $1.95 trillion asset cap, boosting its M&A market position.

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Federal Reserve Reduces Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, sparking internal division and mixed market reactions as it navigates economic challenges.

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Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

Fed cuts rates for the third time amid moderate growth, inflation and job challenges.

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Federal Reserve Initiates Treasury Bill Purchases to Manage Liquidity

Fed starts buying Treasury bills to stabilize market liquidity, cutting interest rates amid economic uncertainties.

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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate Amid Inflation Concerns and Labor Market Weakness

Federal Reserve reduces interest rate again, responding to inflation and labor market concerns, with internal divisions and investor cautious optimism.

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Federal Reserve Faces Division Ahead of Key Interest Rate Decision

FOMC meets to discuss potential rate cuts amid internal divisions and economic uncertainty.

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Federal Reserve Likely to Cut Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

Economists predict a 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed as internal debates continue. What will this mean for the economy?

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Global Economic Fragmentation Poses New Challenges to Federal Reserve, Says Boston Fed President Susan Collins

Susan Collins warns of inflation and volatility due to global economic fragmentation at Boston Fed conference.

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Federal Reserve Considers December Interest Rate Cut Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve is weighing a potential December rate cut as economic indicators show mixed signals, impacting markets.

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Federal Reserve Announces Second Consecutive Rate Cut Amid Economic Uncertainty

Fed cuts rates again as economic indicators show mixed signals. Key policy debate over next steps.

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Investors Turn to Derivatives Amid Fed's Interest Rate Uncertainty

Record trading volumes as investors hedge against Fed's policy fluctuations, highlighting market's sensitivity to monetary signals.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Criticizes Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Strategy

Treasury Secretary Bessent calls Fed's interest rate system overly complex, sparking debate on monetary policy management.

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Federal Reserve Governor Calls for Swift Rate Cuts Amid Rising Unemployment

Fed Governor Miran urges quick rate cuts to curb rising unemployment, warns against high interest rates.

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