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A sign indicates that the changing rooms are closed as a measure against the spread of COVID-19 at a British Red Cross charity shop in London

Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren Warns Recovery Could Stall Without Coronavirus Control

“As long as the virus poses significant threats to public health, a full economic recovery will be very difficult as individuals, often voluntarily, avoid activities that place their health at risk" -- Eric Rosengren

Coronavirus Economy: Black-Owned Businesses Twice As Likely To Fail As Businesses Overall, NY Fed Finds

Between 15 and 20 percent of small businesses will be unable to reopen, says Pedro Campo, head of the Spanish Business Confederation (CEC).

Research by the New York Fed finds 41% of Black-owned businesses are likely to fail compared to 22% of firms overall.

Fed's Powell: Recovery Depends On Stopping Virus, Government Relief

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tried to avoid policy recommendations to Congress but made it clear more pandemic spending will be needed to ensure the economy recovers

Fed's Powell: Recovery depends on stopping virus, government relief

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns the economy cannot recover until people believe it is safe to return to normal activities

Fed Chief Jerome Powell Calls COVID-19 'Biggest Shock' To US Economy In 'Living Memory'

The Fed chair addressed a number of questions in an hour-long virtual press conference.

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The announcement came as the Federal Reserve announced the results of its banking system stress tests for 2020, along with additional checks in light of the pandemic

Federal Reserve Orders Major Banks To Suspend Share Buybacks

Federal Reserve orders major banks to suspend share buybacks

AFP News Jun 25, 2020

The Federal Reserve predicts the US is facing an "unprecedented" decline in the second quarter, with unemployment rising to its highest level since World War II

Coronavirus Recession: Federal Reserve Limits Bank Dividends, Blocks Stock Buybacks To Protect Financial System

The restrictions apply to the third quarter.

Marcy Kreiter Jun 25, 2020

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell

Fed Chair Jerome Powell On US Digital Dollar: 'We Owe It To The Public'

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell thinks the United States must make progress central bank digital currency or risk losing the dollar’s place as the world’s reserve currency.

Vincent Mislos Jun 17, 2020

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said minorities have been hit hardest by the economics effects of the coronavirus pandemic

Fed Chair Warns Of 'Significant Uncertainty' Around US Recovery

Fed chair warns of 'significant uncertainty' around US recovery

IBT Staff Reporter Jun 16, 2020

The US economy is starting to reopen, but many firms will need help to stay afloat

US Fed At Last Launches Main Street Lending Program

US Fed at last launches Main Street Lending Program

IBT Staff Reporter Jun 15, 2020

The latest coronavirus stimulus measure before Congress is set to be the largest emergency spending package in US history

Stimulus Check: Is Another One Coming And How Much Will You Get?

A study from investment company Betterment in May revealed that 54% of consumers say their income has been negatively impacted by the coronavirus.

Wesley Dockery Jun 13, 2020

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has pledged the central bank will use all its tools to support the economic recovery

Good News Or Bad News About The US Economy? What The Federal Reserve Said About The Coronavirus Recovery

Fed projections show it taking two years for the economy to recover from the coronavirus shutdown.

Marcy Kreiter Jun 10, 2020

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is focusing on supporting employment

Will The Federal Reserve Surprise Investors At This Week’s Meeting?

The central bank is not expected to change interest rates, but there’s much more to the story.

Matthew Frankel Jun 09, 2020

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said its Main Street Lending Program will help protect jobs at firms not covered by other government programs

When Will The US Economy Recover From The Coronavirus? What The Fed Chair Had To Say About Loans To Companies

Powell said that he is worried about the second wave of coronavirus, and its potential impact on the economy.

Wesley Dockery May 30, 2020

Fed's Small Business Lending Program Near Launch: Powell

Fed's small business lending program near launch: Powell

AFP News May 29, 2020

US shoppers stayed home in April, sending consumption plunging by a record amount

Fed Chair Warns Of Widening Inequality As US Consumption Dives

Fed chair warns of widening inequality as US consumption dives

IBT Staff Reporter May 29, 2020

Nationwide closures are starting to lift, but firms are pessimistic about the US recovery

US Outlook Highly Uncertain, Businesses 'Pessimistic': Fed

US outlook highly uncertain, businesses 'pessimistic': Fed

IBT Staff Reporter May 27, 2020

While US unemployment could peak at 20 to 25 percent, a level not seen since the 1930s, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell said he remains confident the country will avoid another depression

Coronavirus Economy: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says COVID-19 Downturn 'Unprecedented'

"The scope and speed of this downturn are without modern precedent and are significantly worse than any recession since World War II," Powell says.

Marcy Kreiter May 18, 2020

US Facing Severe Crisis, But Not A Depression: Fed's Powell

US facing severe crisis, but not a depression: Fed's Powell

IBT Staff Reporter May 17, 2020

US GDP Could 'Easily' Contract 20-30% Q2: Fed's Powell

While unemployment could peak at 20 to 25 percent, a level not seen since the 1930s, Powell said he remains confident the country will avoid another depression.

AFP News May 17, 2020

The Main Street Lending Program is designed to reach small and medium-sized businesses that are too big to benefit from the Treasury Department's Paycheck Protection Program

US Fed Expanding Main Street Loan Program To Aid More Firms

US Fed expanding Main Street loan program to aid more firms

IBT Staff Reporter Apr 30, 2020

Having already lowered the benchmark lending rate to zero, the US Federal Reserve is expected to do little more than offer reassurance when its meeting ends

US Federal Reserve Resumes Deliberations Following GDP Shock

US Federal Reserve resumes deliberations following GDP shock

IBT Staff Reporter Apr 29, 2020

Smaller cities and counties are now eligible for financing from the US Federal Reserve

US Fed Expands Lending Program To Smaller Cities

US Fed expands lending program to smaller cities

IBT Staff Reporter Apr 27, 2020

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank still has ammunition to support the economy

Coronavirus Economy: Federal Reserve Eliminates Savings Account Transfer Limits

The Federal Reserve announced it was scrapping such constraints entirely, with its decision being effective immediately.

Eric Volkman Apr 26, 2020

Fed Chair Jerome Powell will aim to project confidence at the bank's meeting this week amid an unprecedented economic crisis

Little Suspense As Fed Meets With US Economy In Crisis

Little suspense as Fed meets with US economy in crisis

IBT Staff Reporter Apr 26, 2020

Coronavirus Economic Recovery: Atlanta Fed Official Says Many Businesses May Not Survive Another Month

Raphael Bostin says a liquidity crisis looming despite the heroic measures taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package.

Marcy Kreiter Apr 15, 2020

The Federal Reserve has pumped trillions of dollars of liquidity into the US economy as the coronavirus hit

Central Bank Can Protect US From Deflation: Fed Official

Central bank can protect US from deflation: Fed official

AFP News Apr 13, 2020

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