reserves

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The Fed has full control over the supply of bank reserves, and most proposals for shrinking the balance sheet involve finding ways to pare down this slice of liabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Cameron Brink’s 10 points were the only ones provided by the Sparks’ bench, while the Tempo got 42 points from reserves.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The SEC is also repealing a post-dot-com-bubble rule that requires frequent stock traders to prepare significant cash reserves so as to prevent major losses.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The Iran war challenges Japan, which imported 80% of its oil via the Strait of Hormuz but holds 260 days of fuel reserves.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The power icon was flashing, warning that reserves were low.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken