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To: Georgia Girl 2

“The Fed sets the rate that it loans to other banks not mortgages.”

The fed doesn’t set any market rates. They set the rate that reserves on deposit with the Feds earn. Market rates will be higher.

Also, they buy/sell bonds in the market. Required bank reserves also can be adjusted.


27 posted on 06/07/2024 10:33:24 AM PDT by TexasGator
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To: TexasGator

The Fed rate is what the Fed charges its best customers. ie other banks.


29 posted on 06/07/2024 11:15:05 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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