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Sep 17
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Fed cuts rates for first time this year

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Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points with one dissent. (0:15) Dot plot pencils in two more cuts this year – barely. (1:11) Powell calls move ‘risk management.’ (1:42)

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6 stocks for a Fed rate cut

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