Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said recent improvements to the discount window have made emergency borrowing easier, faster and more efficient for banks. Enhanced access to liquidity can support financial stability, prevent forced asset sales during market stress and improve monetary policy implementation. Jefferson noted that 60% of loans now use the self-service portal.
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