Federal Funds Rate
The target interest rate at which US commercial banks lend reserve balances to each other overnight.
Detailed Definition
Set by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed Funds Rate is the primary benchmark for global borrowing costs. When the Fed hikes rates, the US dollar typically strengthens, placing downward pressure on dollar-denominated commodities like Gold and Bitcoin.
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