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Fed to Release Monthly Data on CARES Lending Facilities

The Federal Reserve Board outlined extensive public information regarding its economic recovery programs to support credit flow to households and businesses. read more

WSJ: Bank Lending a Weak Channel for COVID-19 Recovery

The Wall Street Journal reported that bank’s aversion to risk in lending may make them a weak conduit for the Fed’s post-pandemic recovery plans. read more

New Fed Program Will Fund Small Business Loans

The Wall Street Journal reported that the Federal Reserve is working with the Treasury to create a new program designed to finance the loans that lenders make through the emergency small business lending program. read more

Big Banks Get a Temporary Break on Capital Requirements

The Wall Street Journal reported that the Federal Reserve has temporarily eased big banks’ capital requirements. read more

Fed Poised to Take Further Action, Unemployment May Hit 30% in Q2

Bloomberg reported that the Federal Reserve has more tricks up its sleeve to respond to the economic impact of the coronavirus, according to a Fed official. read more

Fed, Central Banks Step Up Coronavirus Response

The Federal Reserve has increased its response to COVID-19, issuing its second rate cut this month and reducing reserve requirements ratios to 0%. Central banks announced coordinated action to enhance the liquidity of the U.S. dollar. read more

Wall Street Records Bleakest Day Since 1987 Despite Fed’s $1.5T Intervention

The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. stock market experienced its worst day on record since 1987 despite a move by the Federal Reserve to add $1.5 trillion to the market to curb “ominous” market activity. read more

WSJ: Fed Rate Cut Hurts Lenders & Insurers the Hardest

The Wall Street Journal reported that the Fed’s emergency rate cut “took a direct hit” to banks and insurers. read more

Fed to Gain Four New Voters, Greater Consensus, in 2020

The Wall Street Journal reported that Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee could expect more consensus in 2020 after an annual rotation of its members. read more

Fed: Economic Activity Continues to Rise at Moderate Rate

The Federal Reserve reported that information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in September indicates that the labor market remains strong. read more

Fed Cuts Interest Rates to 2.25%

According to the Washington Post, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-point, the first time the Fed has done so since 2008. read more

Fed Plans to Maintain 2.25-2.50% Funds Rate

Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in May indicates that the labor market remains strong and that economic activity is rising at a moderate rate. read more

Wells Fargo Releases 2019 Stress Test Results Under Dodd-Frank Act

Wells Fargo & Company released the results of its latest company-run stress test conducted in accordance with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. read more

Fed Signals Lowered Interest Rates May be Coming Later in the Year

According to the Washington Post, the Federal Reserve has signaled a willingness to cut interest rates among signs of a slowing economy and ongoing trade uncertainty. read more

Fed: U.S. Industrial Output Rises in May

According to the Financial Times, the Federal Reserve said industrial production rose in May after a 0.4% drop in April. read more

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