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The Fed's radical new bank band-aid

Apr 10, 20238 minTranscript available on Metacast
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Recent bank failures are putting a spotlight on risky behaviors in the financial sector. The Federal Reserve is introducing a new way for banks to borrow money that's better for banks, but exposes the government to more cost and risk. Today, we explain the Bank Term Funding Program.

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