The Federal Reserve has cut its main interest rate by 25 basis points for the first time since the financial crisis and signalled that it was prepared to ease monetary policy further if necessary.
In its policy statement, the US central bank suggested the monetary easing was justified by “uncertainties” stemming from weakness in the global economy and simmering trade tensions.
“In light of the implications of global developments for the economic outlook as well as muted inflation pressures, the committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate to 2-2.25 per cent,” the Federal Open Market Committee said.
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