AP MacroeconomicsMoney & Monetary Policy
Federal Funds Rate
The interest rate at which banks lend their excess reserves to other banks overnight.
The Federal Open Market Committee sets a target for this rate to influence borrowing costs across the economy. Changes in the federal funds rate affect consumer and business loans, investment, and overall economic growth. It is the primary tool the Fed uses to implement monetary policy.
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