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Sep 2024
6m 25s

Fed slashes interest rates by half point

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Fed chief Powell says the move will shore up the labor market while it's strong. (0:16) Stocks closed down with traders looking for even more aggressive cuts this year. (1:31) Lionsgate makes an AI movie production deal with Runway. (4:09)

Show Notes
Federal Reserve sees two more interest-rate cuts by end of 2024, dot plot shows
The 50-bp rate cut is a sign of the Fed's confidence: Powell press conference

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