Dallas Fed President Proposes Discount-Window Loan Auction Facility
Lorie Logan, President of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, proposed a novel idea on Tuesday regarding the Fed’s balance sheet management. Logan suggested allocating a portion of the balance sheet to support loans and repos, potentially introducing a daily auction of discount-window loans. This proposal aims to enhance liquidity and improve market functionality. Such a mechanism could provide financial institutions with the resources needed in challenging economic environments.