February 28, 2020
Statement from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
For release at 2:30 p.m. EST
The fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain strong. However, the coronavirus poses evolving risks to economic activity. The Federal Reserve is closely monitoring developments and their implications for the economic outlook. We will use our tools and act as appropriate to support the economy.
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