Federal Reserve Extends Temporary Actions to Support Credit Flow to Households and Businesses

Summary

The Federal Reserve is extending its temporary actions to support the flow of credit to households and businesses until March 31, 2021, due to the ongoing disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, originally set to expire on September 30, 2020.

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