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Federal Reserve Announces New Efforts to Stabilize U.S. Economy

 

On March 23, the Federal Reserve announced several new measures it will take in an effort to support and stimulate the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Open Market Committee will purchase Treasury securities and agency mortgage-backed securities (including commercial mortgage-backed securities). Several new credit facilities will be established to support the flow of credit – the Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility (PMCCF), the Secondary Corporate Credit Facility (SMCCF) and the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF). Certain existing credit facilities will be expanded to include additional securities – the Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facility (MMLF) and the Commercial Paper Funding Facility (CPFF). The Federal Reserve also announced plans to create a Main Street Business Lending Program to facilitate lending to small businesses. Release.