Exchange Stabilization Fund
Coverage of Exchange Stabilization Fund in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistan’s US funding push after Iran war role draws skepticism from economists
Pakistan has positioned itself as a key mediator between the US and Iran, but economists question whether this role will be sufficient to secure the $10 billion exchange stabilization fund it seeks from Washington. The Times of Israel first reported on the skepticism surrounding Pakistan's funding request.
- How a swap line for Persian Gulf allies would break with the past
The U.S. Federal Reserve may extend dollar liquidity swap lines to Persian Gulf allies like the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, marking a strategic shift from past uses focused on financial stability to bolstering key regional partners. This move contrasts with earlier swap lines during crises like 2008, which targeted G7 and trusted central banks to prevent systemic risks to the U.S. economy.