The US Federal Reserve (Fed) transformed its monetary policy framework in 2008 to respond to the global financial crisis. Before 2008, the Fed operated with limited reserves and a small balance sheet. Today, the balance sheet is more than eight times its pre-2008 level, and the composition has substantially changed. This guide provides background on the Fed’s balance sheet evolution and demystifies the Fed’s monetary policy tools in the new regime.
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