UPDATE 2-Fed’s Powell: “Medical metrics” most important data for U.S. economy now – CBS

UPDATE 2-Fed’s Powell: “Medical metrics” most important data for U.S. economy now – CBS

The most important data for
the U.S. economy right now are the “medical metrics” around the
coronavirus pandemic, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
said Sunday night in broadcast remarks where he outlined the
likely need for three to six more months of government financial
help for firms and families.