What is the Federal Reserve doing to help households, businesses, and the U.S. economy at large through this crisis?

We are working to help ensure credit keeps flowing through the financial system to households and businesses during this difficult time. Interest rates are near zero, which makes it easier for consumers to borrow and for businesses to stay operating and keep workers on the job. Various Federal Reserve lending and funding facilities are supporting small and medium-sized businesses and their employees, and also states and localities. Other lending facilities are offering further support for households and businesses by keeping credit flowing smoothly throughout the financial system.