Treasury Yields Ease Ahead Of Fresh Federal Reserve Comments

Treasury Yields Ease Ahead Of Fresh Federal Reserve Comments

Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson was scheduled to speak at a New York Fed Treasury conference

Fed's Jefferson: discount window reforms help Treasury market

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson outlined the ongoing modernization efforts for the central bank's lending facility of last resort, including coordination with the Federal Home Loan Banks.

Fed's discount window supports market liquidity, Jefferson says

Sept 22 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Tuesday said the US central bank's recent improvements to its emergency ​lending facility make it easier for financial institutions ‌to use, supporting market liquidity, financial stability, and monetary policy implementation."By providing banks with a reliable source of liquidity, the discount window serves ​as a shock absorber during periods of market ​stress by reducing the ri…

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Jefferson makes the case for discount window modernization at Treasury Market Conference

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson outlines discount window modernization at the Treasury Market Conference, including a new bill requiring large banks to