Fed should 'go to the sideline' as economy continues coronavirus recovery: El-Erian
The Fed is expected to share new economic projections this week for the first time since December.
What is quantitative easing, and how does the Fed use it?
As of June 1, the Fed's balance sheet expanded to a record $7.16 trillion.
Stock futures decline following solid rallies
The Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday
Fed expands Main Street lending program to allow smaller, bigger loans
Companies that were on sound financial footing pre-crisis and only damaged by the outbreak of the virus can tap the program.
Fed says beating pandemic is key, but how will it know things are better?
The Fed ends its two-day meeting on Wednesday afternoon
What is the Federal Open Market Committee?
The FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings each year.
Who are the biggest holders of gold?
Gold has been used as a medium of exchange for thousands of years.
What is forward guidance, and how does the Fed use it?
Forward guidance is a fairly straightforward tool the Fed relies on to insulate the economy.
Powell: Fed is 'days away' from making first loans through Main Street lending facility
Businesses with up to 15,000 employees and $5 billion in revenue can apply for financing through the $600 billion Main Street Lending Program.
Who is Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin?
In his role as leader of the Richmond Fed, Barkin, 59, is responsible for the bank's monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation and payment services.
Who is New York Fed President John Williams?
The New York Fed is the largest of the 12 district banks in terms of assets and is responsible for purchasing and selling outstanding U.S. Treasury securities.
Who is Kansas City Federal Reserve President Esther George?
George is not a member of the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee this year; she will return as an alternate member in 2021.
Fed lending program for state, local governments up and running
The Fed created the $500 billion facility to directly purchase state and local debt.
Fed's Bullard: Expanded unemployment pay not appropriate as recovery takes hold
Bullard said policymakers should consider incentives for workers to return to their jobs instead
Fed's Beige Book reports coronavirus pandemic triggered 'sharp' decline in US economic growth
Most of the Fed’s 12 districts reported a sharp decline in economic activity, the central bank said.
Who is San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly?
The San Francisco Fed represents the twelfth district in the U.S., which is the nation's largest by area and population.
Fed's Bullard warns prolonged coronavirus lockdown could trigger an economic depression
In the nine weeks since the economy came to a grinding halt, 38.6 million Americans have lost their jobs.
Trump: Fed, economy has a lot of ammunition left but we won't need it
President Trump assured reporters Thursday that the Federal Reserve and the Treasury have "a lot of ammunition left" to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Fed's Vice Chair says bank's actions have bought time for economy
The Federal Reserve's actions so far have helped buy time for the U.S. economy through looser financial conditions, though that could be threatened if the coronavirus pandemic and related downturn persist, Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida said on Thursday.
Who is Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester?
In 2018, she was a candidate for the Fed's vice chair position; however, the role ultimately went to Richard Clarida.