Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...
The discount window is a special, interest rate for short-term borrowing that the Fed offers banks to help them remain afloat during liquidity crises. — Source: Credit Discount Window at the St. Louis ...
Falling cash balances at small banks are driving them to rely more heavily on the Federal Reserve's facility for short-term loans as a source of liquidity. Domestic banks borrowed $7.2 billion from ...