US Fed Chairman Uncertainty about economic outlook due to re-expansion of new corona infection November 6, 7:20
Federal Reserve Board of Governors Chairman Powell, the central bank of the United States, said at a press conference on the 5th that the outlook for the economy was renewed by the new coronavirus infection and increased uncertainty. I did.
At a meeting held until the 5th, the Fed decided to maintain its current zero interest rate policy and quantitative easing policy.
At a press conference after the meeting, Chair Powell said of the current state of the US economy, "We have recovered from a temporary decline with the resumption of economic activity, but the pace of improvement is slowing."
"I'm particularly worried that the new coronavirus is spreading again in the United States and around the world. The economic outlook is very uncertain," Powell said, adding additional economic measures to support the economy. Reemphasized the need for.
The US economy has shown a significant recovery in GDP growth over 33% annually over the three months to September, but the pace of recovery has slowed since then.
On the other hand, the number of people infected with the new virus is increasing again in the United States, and as talks between the ruling and opposition parties are stagnant in the presidential election, interest is focused on the whereabouts of additional measures.