Fed's Powell says US economy faces 'whole new level' of uncertainty amid coronavirus pandemic
In the past eight weeks, the Fed has pumped nearly $2.9 trillion into the economy.
Fed's Rosengren says US unemployment rate could remain in double digits at end of 2020
Rosengren said he expects unemployment to remain well above the pre-crisis level of 3.5 percent at the end of 2020.
Fed officials say coronavirus outbreak poses 'considerable risk' to US economy
The Fed has already taken a range of extraordinary actions to support the economy, including slashing interest rates to near-zero.
Who is Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren?
He joined the Boston Fed in 1985 as an economist in the research department.
Who is St. Louis Fed President James Bullard?
Bullard was earning about $339,700 per year, on the low end of the 12 district banks.
Stock futures pause following rally on vaccine hopes and economies reopening
Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are scheduled to testify to Congress about measures taken to support the economy
Fed's Powell to testify to Congress about tools used to support the economy
Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are scheduled to appear before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee
Most of $500B Treasury fund for coronavirus relief hasn't been distributed, oversight commission finds
The Treasury Fund set aside $46 billion for loans and loan guarantees to the airline industry, none of which has been distributed.
Who is Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic?
Bostic is the first African-American to lead any of the Fed's 12 regional reserve banks.
Fed chairman comments send stock futures higher to start the week
Powell says the U.S. will recover, but it will take time
Fed's Powell warns coronavirus recovery could stretch through end of 2021
Powell appeared to push back against the possibility of a so-called "V-shaped" rebound, noting it was "unlikely" the U.S. will bounce back to pre-crisis levels by the end of the year.
Fed's Powell: GDP could sink by 30% in second quarter, may turn positive in third quarter
In a "60 Minutes" interview with Scott Pelley on Sunday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell predicted the economy would "decline substantially" in the second quarter, as much as four times compared to the previous year.
US GDP could sink over 40%: Atlanta Fed
The Trump administration's economic team is optimistic that a severe second-quarter slump due to coronavirus shutdowns will be followed by a rapid turnaround.
‘Significant' financial vulnerabilities amid coronavirus pandemic, Fed warns
The Fed warned of major risks if the pandemic proves lengthy or more severe.
Who is Chicago Fed President Charles Evans?
Before working for the Chicago Fed, Evans taught at the collegiate level.
Who is Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan?
The 63-year-old serves as the president and CEO of the Dallas Fed
Coronavirus pandemic hit poorest Americans the hardest, Fed says
From the beginning of March through early April, 19 percent of adults reported losing a job, being furloughed or having their hours reduced.
Trump wants stronger dollar as coronavirus economic rebound takes hold
Trump touts an economic recovery, a stronger dollar and his hopes for negative interest rates.
Fed's Daly sees slow coronavirus recovery, need for more support
She said getting people back to work is “a project that will last longer than just a few months.”
Who is Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari?
Kashkari serves as the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

















