Results 1 - 30 of 148 for Federal Funds Rate [Publication: Economic Synopses]
The low long-term yield is likely a result of high foreign demand for Treasuries rather than a near-zero federal funds rate.
A Neutral Federal Funds Rate? - Economic Synopses
Like Goldilocks exploring the three bears’ forest home, many analysts appear to believe there exists a “just right,” or neutral, federal funds rate target. But what exactly is a neutral monetary policy and is it possible to achieve it?
research.stlouisfed.org/.../publications/economic-synopses/2004/12/01/a-neutral-federal-funds-rate
The Federal Funds and Long-Term Rates - Economic Synopses
It is widely accepted that the absence of a change in long-term yields alongside a large changein the federal funds rate marks a break in the historical relationship between these rates. The author argues, however, that this break may have occurred in the early 1990s.
research.stlouisfed.org/.../economic-synopses/2007/05/01/the-federal-funds-and-long-term-rates
Can the FOMC Increase the Funds Rate Without Reducing Reserves? - Economic Synopses
With the funds rate driven to levels far below its target, the FOMC had no recourse but to adjustthe target accordingly.
research.stlouisfed.org/.../10/06/can-the-fomc-increase-the-funds-rate-without-reducing-reserves
Which Comes First: Inflation or the FOMC's Funds Rate Target? - Economic Synopses
Must the FOMC increase its target before inflation, or will inflation increase and cause the FOMC to increase its target?
research.stlouisfed.org/.../2010/09/14/which-comes-first-inflation-or-the-fomcs-funds-rate-target
Subprime Side Effects in the Federal Funds Market - Economic Synopses
The recent turmoil in the subprime mortgage market has had implications for the federal funds market. An apparent flight to “safe” investments caused the federal funds rate to behave somewhat differently from what one might expect during a “liquidity crisis.”
research.stlouisfed.org/.../2007/10/01/subprime-side-effects-in-the-federal-funds-market
The Sovereign Wealth Funds of Nations - Economic Synopses
Sovereign Wealth Funds enable governments to save high current income for future spending when income may be lower.
research.stlouisfed.org/.../economic-synopses/2008/05/02/the-sovereign-wealth-funds-of-nations
Liftoff and the Natural Rate of Interest - Economic Synopses
The natural rate is viewed in some circles as a useful concept for the FOMC in setting the federal funds rate.
research.stlouisfed.org/.../economic-synopses/2015/06/05/liftoff-and-the-natural-rate-of-interest
Are Low Interest Rates Good for Consumers? - Economic Synopses
Although banks’ cost of funds has dropped dramatically with the federal funds rate target, households’ cost of funds has remained high, especially if we look at their cost of borrowing relative to their rate of return on saving.
research.stlouisfed.org/.../economic-synopses/2010/02/02/are-low-interest-rates-good-for-consumers
Index Funds: Hedgers or Speculators? - Economic Synopses
The recent increase in commodity futures prices has been accompanied by a large increase in volatility that has raised the cost of maintaining margin accounts.
research.stlouisfed.org/.../economic-synopses/2008/07/03/index-funds-hedgers-or-speculators
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