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banks and the federal funds rate since 1985; the spread between the earn

Bank of New York Mr. Smith, Economist, Government Finance Section, Division...banks in central reserve cities which became effective on June 11, 1948

Bank of New York and based on information collected prior to July 30, ...Banks in virtually all districts report that demand has softened for consumer

Banks of Philadelphia, Dallas, and Minneapolis, respectively Mr. Kohn,...currencies fell sharply over the intermeeting period; much of the drop

currencies had risen about 2-1/2 percent over the interval since the Committee's...bank loans was also sizable and banks added further to their holdings

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Banks for foreign and international accounts is not included in the gold...currencies were used; since January 1981, five currencies have been used

central role in the crisis. Specifically, they claim that excessively ...banks lend to each other, to influence broader financial conditions and

For release on delivery 9:30 a.m EST January 7, 2011 Statement by Ben S. Bernanke Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

central dealers” provide valuable forms of liquidity to hundreds of smaller...banks and their customers when a variety of services is provided, thereby