EU Officials Mull Mechanism to Pool Dollar Holdings of Non-US Central Banks
European policymakers explore a joint reserve framework to limit dependence on U.S. Federal Reserve support amid concerns over potential political leverage.
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Federal Reserve lending programs: Liquidity facilities provided by the U.S. central bank to support financial stability, often extended during crises.
Central bank dollar holdings: Foreign reserves in U.S. dollars held by national monetary authorities to facilitate trade, stabilize currency, and meet external obligations.