A currency swap line provides a foreign central bank access to U.S. dollar liquidity to facilitate cross-border investments and financial transactions.
October 23, 2025
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contextual
Swap lines are used to ensure dollar funding is available for international transactions.
A currency swap line is a financial arrangement that allows a country to exchange its domestic currency for foreign currency (for example, U.S. dollars) to bolster foreign-exchange reserves and help stabilize its exchange rate.
October 14, 2025
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general
Definition and typical purpose of currency swap lines between central banks or treasuries.