[The Federal Reserve Injects $18.5 Billion into the U.S. Banking System This Week, Marking the Fourth Largest Liquidity Injection Since the COVID-19 Pandemic] BlockBeats News, February 19: According to Barchart, the Federal Reserve injected $18.5 billion into the U.S. banking system this week through overnight repos, marking the fourth largest liquidity injection since the COVID-19 pandemic, even surpassing the peak of the dot-com bubble. The chart shows that since 2021, liquidity injection peaks have primarily occurred during periods of the pandemic and economic stress. This injection reflects tight bank reserves, potentially stemming from quarter-end funding demands or broader credit tightening.