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Fed Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Economic Slowdown and Political Pressure

On September 17th, the Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the target range to 4.0-4.25%, amidst a slowing US economy, rising unemployment, and political pressure from President Trump who wants lower rates to boost the economy.

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Lower US Borrowing Costs Spark Optimism in Stagnant Construction Sector

Reduced borrowing costs, driven by the Federal Reserve's decision, are injecting optimism into the struggling US construction industry, which anticipates a surge in housing sales and a market turnaround.

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Asian Shares Mixed as US Stocks Edge Down, Fed Rate Cut Eyed

Asian markets traded mixed Wednesday following a slight dip in US stocks from record highs, as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut of the year, while Japan reported a continued decline in exports to the US.

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US Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Amid Economic Slowdown

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4% to 4.25%, the lowest since late 2022, citing a weakening job market despite inflation remaining above the Fed's target.

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UK Inflation Remains Steady at 3.8% in August

UK inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in August, despite forecasts of a potential decline, pressuring households and influencing the Bank of England's decision on interest rates.

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Labor Weakness and Political Pressure

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its first interest rate cut since December, driven by a weakening labor market and tempered concerns about inflation from President Trump's tariffs, all while facing unprecedented political pressure from the Trump administration.

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Fed Rate Cut Impacts Housing Market, Mortgage Rates Fall

The Federal Reserve's rate cut has lowered mortgage rates, causing a 60% jump in refinance applications last week, but future rate movements remain uncertain due to economic factors.

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UK Inflation Remains at 3.8% as Food Prices Surge

UK inflation remained at 3.8% in August, matching July's rate, driven by a 5.1% year-on-year rise in food prices, the highest in 18 months, exceeding wage growth and contrasting with lower inflation in France (0.8%) and Germany (2.1%).

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US-led Economic Cycle Continues Despite Labor Slowdown

Following new trade deals, the US Federal Reserve considers lowering interest rates due to a slowing US labor market, impacting the US dollar and emerging markets.

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US Stocks Dip as Fed Rate Cut Looms; TikTok Deal Reached

US stocks experienced a slight decline as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut, while a deal was reached to keep TikTok operating in the US, involving the transfer of American assets to US owners.

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Federal Judges Block Trump's Attempt to Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

A federal appeals court blocked President Trump's attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board, citing insufficient grounds for removal and the Fed's unique structure, hours before a crucial interest rate meeting.

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Senate Confirms Trump Ally to Federal Reserve, Raising Concerns Over Independence

The Senate confirmed Stephen Miran, a senior Trump official, to the Federal Reserve's board of governors, marking the first time a sitting executive branch member will serve at the central bank's highest level, despite concerns over potential political interference.

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