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US Federal Reserve cuts rate by 25 basis points; Jerome Powell-led FOMC says uncertainty about economic outlook remains elevated

Jerome Powell (AP file photo) US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell-led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday cut the key benchmark rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to the 3.75-4.00 per cent range. According to the FOMC statement, “uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated.”“Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been…

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FOMC meeting: Jerome Powell-led US Fed cuts rate by 25 bps; notes moderation in economic, job growth – two more rate cuts seen

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell (File photo) US Fed FOMC Meeting: Led by chairman Jerome Powell, the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a 25 basis points rate cut after the FOMC meeting. “In support of its goals and in light of the shift in the balance of risks, the Committee decided to lower…

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