lender of last resort
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"The availability of a lender of last resort for central banks worldwide boosts confidence to invest, borrow and trade in euros, knowing that access will be there during market disruptions," she said.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
“China’s new role as a lender of last resort in Argentina, and the use of the yuan for international trade by Bolivia, are a sign of the times.”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023
China’s emerging position as a lender of last resort reflects its evolving status as an economic superpower at a time of global weakness.
From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2023
When banks find they cannot get the funding they need from traditional sources - one another - they turn to the Fed, borrowing from its "discount window," long dubbed the lender of last resort.
From Reuters • Mar. 24, 2023
In the UK, the central bank also acts as the government's bank and a lender of last resort in times of financial difficulty.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2022
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