Answer:
Increase and decrease the interest rate in the economy by a certain percentage
Step-by-step explanation:
The Federal Reserve can influence the prevailing interest rates. However, it cannot increase or decrease the interest rate in the economy by a certain percentage. The Federal Reserve influences interests rate by adjusting the fed funds rate. The feds fund rate is the interest rate that banks charge each other when they borrow from each other.
The Federal Reserve can lend to commercial banks, Adjust reserve requirements, and buy and sell U.S. securities.