This year at 9. 3 . Then recovering next year to five or 6. 5 in 2021. Now pce inflation under 1 . Longterm federal funds rate again, they see it at 2 1 2 , getting back to that. But again no raise in rates for the next two years. Now in the statement, theyre very interesting language. They put in financial conditions have improved in part reflecting policy measures to support the economy and the flow of credit to u. S. Households and businesses. They have had weaker demand it says on, as well as oil prices have kept inflation historically low. Federal reserve is committed they say to use the full range of tools to support the economy. This was a unanimous decision but again, charles, holding the federal funds rate where it is at least through 2022 is their projections. Back to you. Charles edward, thank you very much, my friend. Hopefully well come back to you for some Additional Information but right now i would like to bring in to discuss, kaltbaum Capital Management president , gar
Thanks for joining us today. I would like to begin by acknowledging the tragic loss in tremendous hardship that people are experiencing both here in the United States and around the world. The coronavirus outbreak is first and foremost a Public Health crisis and the most important response is coming from those in the front lines in hospitals, emergency services, and care facilities. On behalf of the Federal Reserve, let me express are severe sincere gratitude to those who put themselves in risk. The forceful measures we are taking to control the spread of the virus have brought much of the economy to an abrupt halt. It is worse worth remembering the measures we are taking to combat the virus are an investment in our individual and collective health. We should do everything we can to provide relief to those suffering for the public good. While many standard Economic Statistics have yet to catch up with the reality we are experiencing, it is clear that the effects on the economy are clea
Around the world. The coronavirus outbreak is first and foremost a Public Health crisis and the most important response is coming from those in the front lines in hospitals, emergency services, and care facilities. On behalf of the Federal Reserve, let me express our sincere gratitude to those dedicated individuals who put themselves at risk. The forceful measures that we as a country are taking to control the spread of the virus have brought much of the economy to an abrupt halt. Many businesses have closed, people have been asked to stay home, and basic social interactions are curtailed. People are putting their lives and livelihoods on hold at significant economic, and personal cost. All of us are affected, but the burdens are falling most heavily on those least able to carry them. It is worth remembering the measures we are taking to combat to contain the virus are an investment in our individual and collective health. As a society we should do , everything we can to provide relief
Significantly in this statement here, in unanimous decision, the fed will maintain the target rate of near zero, between zero and quarter of a point until the fed is certain, it says that the economy has weathered this storm. Now the fed also approved establishment after primary credit rate of. 25 . The basic credit rate it lends to banks going back and forth no mention other Credit Facilities being related or created for this. Of the almost 5 trillion in stimulus. The Federal Reserve has yet to go forward. I talked with treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin and he said [inaudible] cheryl weve just lost edward. I want to give you a recap. Well look at the dow right now. Stocks are actually maintaining their position right now. The dow is up 570. All of the headlines were seeing cross from the Federal Reserve right now, again just to recap here, near zero, unanimous decision. It was 100 from the fed a unanimous decision and they are pledging aggressive action as the economic distress worsens
Im Shannon Bream in washington. I am Shannon Bream in washington. What is behind her decision . And kept it to themselves. With a body armor every day with syria and iran crafting the tough talk and given that role usually big personnel asked for help until after the midterms to allow that Opposition Party not to politicize it that is exactly what bob menendez said this is more chaos im deeply concerned about the leadership vacuum she leaves with her departure at this time for this administration the president countered she wanted a breather going straight from governor to this post. Now the United States is respected countries may not like what wesp do but they respect what we do. And to be accused of nepotis nepotism. That sound like a trial balloon but if she has no interest the president told interest the president told reporters he has five other candidates former Deputy National security adviser powell and nick grenell that his ambassador knowing for getting tough on iran. Next s