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It came as no surprise to anyone that the Federal Reserve cut the benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points, or a quarter of a percentage point, on Dec. 18, bringing the target range down to ...

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As was widely expected, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at its September 16-17 meeting. And more rate cuts are coming, probably as soon as the next Fed meeting ...