In September of 2000, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York sold dollars in exchange for euro. To keep the federal funds rate on target, the Open Market desk:

A. bought dollars.
B. bought U.S. Treasury bonds.
C. sold dollars.
D. sold U.S. Treasury bonds.


Answer: D

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