Question

1. The discount rate is the interest rate the Fed charges on loans of reserves to banks.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. True.

2. True.

Explanation:

The Federal Reserve System ( popularly referred to as the 'Fed') was created by the Federal Reserve Act, passed by the U.S Congress on the 23rd of December, 1913. The Fed began operations in 1914 and just like all central banks, the Federal Reserve is a United States government agency.

Generally, it comprises of twelve (12) Federal Reserve Bank regionally across the United States of America.

1. The discount rate is the interest rate the Fed charges on loans of reserves to banks.

2. The federal funds rate is the interest rate banks charge for overnight loans of reserves to other banks.