December FOMC minutes show the Fed is worried short-term funding could seize up

The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held in December indicate that the members of the Federal Reserve are increasingly concerned about the possibility that short-term funding markets may experience a disruption or a freeze, which could hinder liquidity and potentially destabilize the financial system. This apprehension highlights the Fed's vigilance regarding economic conditions and the need to monitor the behavior of short-term borrowing and lending, as a lack of available funds could lead to broader economic challenges. source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/01/december-fomc-minutes-show-the-fed-is-worried-short-term-funding-could-seize-up