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The Fed's Quiet New Tool for Inflation Control
In episode 146 of The Federal Reserve Podcast, Lucas and Luna dig into a shift in how the Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh is approaching inflation control: the renewed emphasis on the interest on reserve balances (IORB) rate as a precision tool. With the fed funds rate at 3.63% and IORB at 3.65%, the hosts explain why the Fed prefers this fine-tuning mechanism over the broader fed funds target range. They explore the mechanics of how IORB influences bank behavior and market rates, and its role in a divided Fed navigating mixed signals. Tune in to understand a subtle but powerful lever in…
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