The prime interest rate
A) is lower than the federal funds rate because it is the rate charged to a bank's most creditworthy customers.
B) usually is at the same level as the federal funds rate.
C) is a benchmark interest rate set directly by the Fed.
D) is influenced by Fed policies that change the money supply.
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