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Fed cuts interest rates a half point in landmark policy shift

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The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by half a percentage point for the first time since 2020, dialing back a years-long fight against inflation. This cut is…

US economy adds 142,000 jobs in August as Fed plans to cut interest rates | US unemployment and employment data

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US employers added 142,000 jobs last month, the labor department announced on Friday, in one of the yearโ€™s most closely watched economic news releases. The release comes as…

‘Time has come’ for rate cuts, hints Fed as Bailey hails faster fall in inflation

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‘Time has come’ for rate cuts, hints Fed as Bailey hails faster fall in inflation – latest updates