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Fed says financial system came under severe strain in March

May 15, 2020 By WECT

More volatility is possible

Fed says financial system came under severe strain in March

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, during a hearing on the Monetary Policy Report. (Source: AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer | May 15, 2020 at 4:50 PM EDT – Updated May 15 at 4:50 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve said Friday that parts of the U.S. financial system came under severe strain in March as a global pandemic was shutting down much of the economy.

It said quick action by the central bank helped alleviate many of the stresses but cautioned that further shocks to the financial system could occur depending on the course of the virus and the amount of damage it does to the U.S. economy.

The Fed’s assessment of the virus’ impact on the financial system came in a twice-a-year “Financial Stability Report” that the central bank issues to assess vulnerabilities in the financial system.

The report said that asset prices such as stocks and bonds have been volatile and could show further declines depending on the course of the virus.

“Asset prices remain vulnerable to significant price declines should the pandemic take an unexpected course, the economic fallout prove more adverse or financial system strains emerge,” the Fed said.

Now available: Financial Stability report. This Federal Reserve report describes the impact of the economic and market shocks associated with COVID-19 on U.S. financial stability to date & discusses the Federal Reserve’s response: https://t.co/eUiELcM1jB

— Federal Reserve (@federalreserve) May 15, 2020

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Filed Under: Special Coverage: Coronavirus

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