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The Fed's Discount Window: Who, What, When, Where and Why?
Abstract: The discount window is a Federal Reserve facility through which eligible depository institutions can borrow, short term, from the Fed. It supports the liquidity and stability of the banking system.
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Publication Date: 2025-04-16