Fed Announces Unprecedented Actions to Stabilize Markets
Fed Announces Unprecedented Actions to Stabilize Markets

Fed Announces Unprecedented Actions to Stabilize Markets The Federal Reserve announced several new measures on Monday.

Among the announced programs is a further commitment of $300 billion "supporting the flow of credit" for Main Street businesses.

The program will “support lending to eligible small and-medium sized businesses." Fed Statement, via CNBC The Fed will also make a first-time-ever purchase of investment-grade securities in both secondary and primary markets.

Fed Statement, via CNBC Chris Rupkey, MUFG Bank, via CNBC