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The market got what it expected and can now shift attention to the week's remaining deals after Fed policy makers cut interest rates by a quarter point.
September 18 -
The FOMC voted to cut the target range 25 basis points to 1.75% to 2% as “uncertainties” offset prospects for “sustained expansion of economic activity, strong labor market conditions, and inflation near the Committee's symmetric 2 percent objective.”
September 18 -
U.S. money markets showed some signs of calm as the Federal Reserve injected another $75 billion of liquidity and key rates pulled back from troubling levels.
September 18 -
Few deals priced, as trading was subdued before the Federal Open Market Committee’s interest rate decision.
September 17 -
A rate cut alone probably won't avert a recession. A rate cut combined with a ceasefire in the trade war might, according to one market strategist.
September 17 -
What started out as a funding shortage in a key U.S. money market is now making it more costly to get hold of dollars globally.
September 17 -
The Federal Open Market Committee meeting featuring the release of a new Summary of Economic Projections should give the market a better clue as to whether the expected rate cut is part of a mid-cycle adjustment or the second step in an easing cycle.
September 16 -
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates this week as its takes out some insurance to keep the U.S. economic expansion continuing in the face of geo-political uncertainty and a global slowdown.
September 16 -
Retail sales showed consumers continue to propel the economy, though the number excluding autos was weaker than forecast.
September 13 -
With a tweet, President Trump has reopened the debate about negative interest rates.
September 12