Breaking News: The Fed cut interest rates for the first time since 2008, a pre-emptive move to address growing fears about the trade war and a global slowdown.

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BREAKING NEWS The Fed cut interest rates for the first time since 2008, a pre-emptive move to address growing fears about the trade war and a global slowdown. Wednesday, July 31, 2019 2:03 PM EST The widely expected quarter-point move is an effort to guard the record-long economic expansion against mounting global risks. Read More »

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