05/12/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/12/2022 07:21
The Fed's monetary policy tools are used to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates in the U.S. economy. These tools evolve over time as the economy evolves, and so it makes sense the terms that describe these tools also change.
The FRED graph above shows three different interest rates the Board of Governors has set on the reserve balances commercial banks keep at their corresponding Federal Reserve Banks. The time frame is between October 9, 2008, and when this post was written:
The FRED Team uses an automated process to name many of its data series. This process makes tracing the current data back to their sources easier. For information on series name changes, copyright statements, and much more, check the metadata in the notes below every FRED graph.
How this graph was created: Search for and select "Interest Rate on Excess Reserves (DISCONTINUED)." From the "Edit Graph" panel, use the "Add Line" tab to search for and select "Interest Rate on Required Reserves (DISCONTINUED)." Repeat the last step to add "Interest Rate on Reserve Balances" to the graph. To change the style and color of the lines in the graph use the "Format" panel.
Suggested by Diego Mendez-Carbajo.