News Alert: Fed announces extension of bond-buying stimulus program

	Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:49:20 PM NEWS ALERT Fed announces extension of bond-buying stimulus program The Federal Reserve said it would extend for six months a bond-buying program designed to provide a modest boost to the economy. The Fed said there were signs that hiring is slowing and the U.S. economy is facing significant new threats from financial troubles overseas. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/ Or visit washingtonpost.com. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071  ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy