Last month, we saw the Federal Reserve cut the Fed Funds Rate a full 125 basis points (1.25%) to 300. What does that mean historically? In the following article we will take a look at just how dramatic the Fed’s 125 basis cut in 8 days means.
The Fed started issuing “Target Rates” in 1982. Before then, the free market set the prevailing rates. Now, the Fed through the open market works to get the rate to its target. Here is the graph of the Target rates since 1982:
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