News Alertfrom The Wall Street Journal
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will buy up to $300 billion in longer-term Treasurys and raise the size of lending programs already aimed at reducing mortgage rates by another $750 billion, a forceful reminder that officials still have powerful tools to combat the recession.
The commitment to buy Treasury securities and additional mortgage-related debt should mean lower rates for a variety of business and consumer loans. Meanwhile, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-0 to hold the target federal funds rate for interbank lending in a range between zero and 0.25% and to continue using credit programs financed by an expansion of the Fed's balance sheet to stabilize markets.
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