Now, testimony from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Monetary Policy and the state of the u. S. Economy amid coronavirus. He spoke about low Interest Rates, unemployment numbers and what future Economic Growth and recovery could look like. Help in front of the House Financial Services committee, this is three hours. So the committee will come to order. Thank you. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. Members are reminded to keep their video function on at all times, even when theyre not recognized by the chair. Members are also reminded that they are responsible for muting and unmuting themselves and to mute themselves after they are finished speaking. Consistent with the regulations accompanying h res 965, staff will only mute members and our witness as appropriate when not recognized to avoid inadvertent background noise. Members are reminded that all house rules relating to order and decorum apply to this remote hearing. T
Chairman Jerome Powell will update the committee on Monetary Policy develop and the state of the u. S. Economy. It has always been four months since the last Humphrey Hawkins hearing, but we are seeing a different economy today. One that has been racked by the physical and Economic Impact of the covid19 pandemic, and ensuing shutdowns. Chairman powell, you have stated that the Federal Reserve is strongly committed to using our tools to do whatever we can and for as long as it takes, to provide relief and instability to ensure that the recovery is as strong as possible. Additionally, the fed has purchased more than 2 trillion in treasury and mortgage began ins since midmarch. Because of this, the Balance Sheet has expanded to more than 7 trillion. Congress, the administration, and regulatory agencies have taken action to protect and stabilize the infrastructure of our Economic System. The cares act has been central to that effort, and recent stats indicate that our labors are working. I
Ratings to three additional firms that have significant business in particular sectors. It is three others who were also considered major. We understand that does leave some companies that do not have a rating. As we open these facilities, we are just in the process of opening, we are looking for an answer. An nisro and has not traditionally been used in this way. We are looking at options for what to do. I was like until you i wish i could tell you we had an answer. So you have not opened it yet but you have not foreclosed the possibility of finding a solution for this challenge. Powell we are still looking for a solution, yes. Any timeframe you can put on that . Powell we talked about it yesterday so we are working on it. Soon, i would say. Stress thatnt to there are dozens of companies with very strong Balance Sheets and employee tens of thousands of people across all of our states who for one reason or another choose not to go for a inlic Rating Agency but are many ways in the same
Update from prudential regulators. This is a timely discussion as we engage with the nations prudential regulars amidst the health care and economic devastation of the covid19 pandemic. In queens in other parts of new york city have been very part hardhit. We at seven marquesas and more deaths than most states in the country. I did knit this healthcare cris millions have lost their jobs and loss of income compounded the Economic Impact. But thanks to the doddfrank wall street reform and the implication of the decade before the financial crisis, the nations Banking Sector has emerged and develop a bright spot with adequate capital and worked with clients to restructure mortgages and loans and extend credit. But but i that serious concerns about the implementations of the ppp Stimulus Program and the role some of the banks played and prioritizing loans are Large Companies rather than Small Businesses a minority community. But thanks to the hard work of chairwoman waters and chairwoman ve
Let me first say want to thank the chairwoman and ranked member mchenry and my colleagues and Ranking Members of the subcommittee and all my other colleagues for their participation in todays discussion on the update for prudential regulators that this is a timely amid the health care and economic devastation of the covid19 pandemic. In queens and other parts of new york city theyve been very hard hit. Plaintiffs suffered more cases more death than most states in the country. When amid the health care crises millions have lost their jobs and lost income compound in the Economic Impact but thanks to the doddfrank wall street reform and their implementation in the decades that followed the financial crisis the Banking Sector has emerged in a bright spot to buffer the initial impact of the crises and restructured mortgages and loans. I have had serious concerns about the implementation of the program in the road some of the banks in privatizing small distances and minority come into that