Powell speech: We have not looked at other policy measures yet

Following the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) shock decision to lower the federal funds by 50 basis points to 1%-1.25%, Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, is discussing this decision in a press conference.

Key quotes

"G7 statement reflects coordination at a high level."

"Expect to see action from other G7 measures."

"We are prepared to use our tools."

"Financial markets are functioning in orderly manner."

"We have not looked at other policy measures yet."

"Outbreak will require multi-faceted response."

About Jerome Powell (via Federalreserve.gov)

Jerome H. Powell took office as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on February 5, 2018, for a four-year term. Mr. Powell also serves as Chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, the System's principal monetary policymaking body. Mr. Powell has served as a member of the Board of Governors since taking office on May 25, 2012, to fill an unexpired term. He was reappointed to the Board and sworn in on June 16, 2014, for a term ending January 31, 2028.