Archive - 2007

Federal Reserve Intends to Continue TAF Auctions, as Necessary link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

December 21, 2007

The Federal Reserve intends to conduct biweekly Term Auction Facility (TAF) auctions for as long as necessary

Results of 12/20/2007 Federal Reserve Term Auction link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

December 21, 2007

Federal Reserve announces results of auction of $20 billion in 35-day credit held on December 20, 2007

Term Auction Announcement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

December 19, 2007

On December 20, 2007, the Federal Reserve will offer $20 billion in 35-day credit through its Term Auction Facility

Results of 12/17/2007 Federal Reserve Term Auction link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

December 19, 2007

Federal Reserve announces results of auction of $20 billion in 28-day credit held on December 17, 2007

Term Auction Announcement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

December 14, 2007

On December 17, 2007, the Federal Reserve will offer $20 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility

The Federal Reserve Establishes a Temporary Term Auction Facility link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

December 12, 2007

Today, the Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Swiss National Bank are announcing measures designed to address elevated pressures in short-term funding markets. . .

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

December 11, 2007

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

October 31, 2007

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

September 18, 2007

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points

Frequently Asked Questions - Collateral
August 23, 2007

Answers to questions frequently asked since the Federal Reserve's announcement of temporary changes to the primary credit discount window facility

Federal Reserve Board Press Release link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

August 17, 2007

The Federal Reserve Board approved temporary changes to its primary credit discount window facility

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

August 7, 2007

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 5.25 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

June 28, 2007

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 5.25 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

May 9, 2007

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 5.25 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

March 21, 2007

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 5.25 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

January 31, 2007

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 5.25 percent

Approval of changes to Board's Policy on Payments System Risk link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

January 12, 2007

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday approved changes to its Policy on Payments System Risk that revise the Board's expectations for systemically important payments and settlement systems subject to its authority and update and clarify the policy with regard to central counterparties

New Automated Interface between the Federal Reserve System and the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation
January 4, 2007

Effective immediately, DTC-eligible securities pledged to the FRS or the U.S. Treasury will be processed via this automated interface. . .

Current Interest Rates
Primary Credit 0.75%
Secondary Credit 1.25%
Seasonal Credit 0.25%
Fed Funds Target 0 - 0.25%