Fed Cuts Rates to Near Zero in Emergency Move

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason for the Federal Reserve's purchase of $500 billion in Treasury securities?
To support international trade
To increase the value of the US dollar
To restore smooth market functioning and prevent stress
To reduce the national debt
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Federal Reserve plan to support the agency mortgage-backed securities market?
By increasing interest rates
By reducing the mortgage rates
By purchasing $200 billion of these securities
By selling off existing securities
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the discount window play in the banking system?
It regulates the stock market
It sets the interest rates for loans
It helps banks meet credit demand by providing liquidity
It manages foreign exchange rates
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are swap lines with major central banks important?
They are used to control inflation
They prevent dollar funding pressures from affecting the US
They help in reducing the national debt
They increase the value of foreign currencies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the actions taken by the Federal Reserve to support lending to households and businesses?
Increasing reserve requirements for banks
Reducing the number of loans available
Encouraging banks to use intraday credit
Raising interest rates
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