Federal funds rate
The overnight policy rate targeted by the Federal Reserve.
Glossary
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Policy and finance
The overnight policy rate targeted by the Federal Reserve.
Central-bank communication about the future path of policy meant to influence current financial conditions.
Central-bank actions that influence interest rates, financial conditions, and the broader economy.
A simple policy rule that links the interest-rate response to inflation and the output gap.
The relationship between interest rates and maturity across Treasury securities.
Institutions and sources
The Federal Reserve committee that sets the broad stance of U.S. monetary policy.
The U.S. central bank system responsible for monetary policy, financial stability, and related economic data releases.