- Fed Vice Chair Jefferson made the statement.
- The statement describes the discount window's role as a shock absorber.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Philip Jefferson said the discount window functions as a shock absorber during market stress, supporting short-term funding markets and Treasury liquidity. The statement reinforces the Fed's existing view of the facility as a backstop.
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