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Federal Reserve to lend up to $300 billion to businesses, cities
美联储将向企业，城市放贷3000亿美元
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
MARCH 23, 20205:12 AM
WASHINGTON — In a series of sweeping steps, the U.S. Federal Reserve will lend to small and large businesses and local governments as well as extend its bond buying programs.
华盛顿—美联储将通过一系列广泛步骤，向大小企业和地方政府提供贷款，并扩大其债券购买计划。
The announcement Monday is part of the Fed’s ongoing efforts to support the flow of credit through an economy ravaged by the viral outbreak.
周一的宣布是美联储为支持通过病毒爆发肆虐的经济中的信贷流动而进行的持续努力的一部分。
The Fed said it will set up three new lending facilities that will provide up to $300 billion by purchasing corporate bonds, buying a wider range of municipal bonds, and purchasing asset-backed securities.
美联储表示，将建立三个新的贷款工具，通过购买公司债券，购买范围更广的市政债券以及购买资产支持证券，提供高达3000亿美元的贷款。
It also says it will buy an unlimited amount of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities in an effort hold down interest rates and ensure those markets function smoothly.
它还说，它将购买无限数量的美国国债和抵押支持证券，以压低利率并确保这些市场平稳运转。