Fed Board Publishes Discount Rate Minutes

The Federal Reserve Board released minutes from its discount rate meetings. The minutes cover meetings held on July 20 and July 29, 2026. According to a single report, the minutes were published on August 25, 2026.

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Fed Board Releases Discount Rate Meeting Minutes

Highlights

  • The Federal Reserve Board released minutes from its discount rate meetings.
  • The minutes cover meetings held on July 20 and July 29, 2026.
  • The minutes were published on August 25, 2026.
  • The Board's discount rate process is distinct from the FOMC's process for setting the federal funds rate target range.

How the Discount Rate Process Differs From FOMC Policy

The Board's process for setting the discount rate is distinct from the Federal Open Market Committee's process for setting the federal funds rate target range, according to a single report.