United States of America · Economy / Federal Reserve. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Federal Reserve policy raises the discount rate and simultaneously increases maximum rates payable on certain time deposits, tightening monetary conditions while allowing banks more flexibility to compete for funds.
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