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Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026

The Federal Reserve Board released minutes from its February 9 and March 18, 2026, meetings regarding the discount rates for depository institutions.

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Why It Matters

The discount rate is a tool for providing liquidity to depository institutions, though the process is distinct from the federal funds rate target range.