Fed Announces $2.3 Trillion in Additional LendingFed Announces $2.3 Trillion in Additional LendingAmong the actions it is taking is the activation of a Main Street Lending Program.Associated PressAssociated Press
Fed Steps in Once Again to Try to Smooth Out Lending MarketsFed Steps in Once Again to Try to Smooth Out Lending MarketsThe virus has caused a near-shutdown of economic activity in the United States and abroad.Associated PressAssociated Press
Powell Says Fed Will Provide Nearly Unlimited FundingPowell Says Fed Will Provide Nearly Unlimited FundingThe economy itself was strong before the outbreak began, he said. Associated PressAssociated Press
Virus Spread Prompts Fed to Slash Rates in Surprise MoveVirus Spread Prompts Fed to Slash Rates in Surprise MoveIt was the Fed's first rate cut since last year, when it reduced its key short-term rate three times.Associated PressAssociated Press
Powell Urges Congressional Panel to Tackle Budget DeficitsPowell Urges Congressional Panel to Tackle Budget DeficitsA large deficit will make it harder for Congress to cut taxes or boost spending when the next recession hits, Powell said. Associated PressAssociated Press
Fed’s Powell Sees Steady Growth, Signals Pause in Rate CutsFed’s Powell Sees Steady Growth, Signals Pause in Rate CutsThe Fed cut short-term rates last month for the third time this year, to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%.Associated PressAssociated Press
The Latest: President Attacks Powell Fed After Chairman’s SpeechThe Latest: President Attacks Powell Fed After Chairman’s SpeechHe says the outlook for the U.S. economy remains favorable but that it continues to face risks.Associated PressAssociated Press
Federal Reserve Foresees No Interest Rate Hikes in 2019Federal Reserve Foresees No Interest Rate Hikes in 2019The stock market had begun falling in early October and then accelerated after the Fed's December meeting.Associated PressAssociated Press
Federal Reserve Raises Interest RatesFederal Reserve Raises Interest RatesThe quarter-point hike, to a range of 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent, lifts the Fed's benchmark rate to its highest point since 2008. Associated PressAssociated Press
Powell: U.S. Economy Healthy and Rate Hikes Aren’t AutomaticPowell: U.S. Economy Healthy and Rate Hikes Aren’t AutomaticThe Fed chairman said the central bank is monitoring potential vulnerabilities in the banking system to ensure its continued stability.Associated PressAssociated Press