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required reserve rate


Definition

Rate of deposits to the Federal Reserve or liquid cash that a given bank must maintain as required by the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve uses this rate to evaluate current credit conditions and may change key interest rates depending on the required reserve rate.


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