Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Fed cuts rates by three-quarters of a point

"The Federal Reserve slashed a key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point Tuesday, in the central bank's continued effort to restore confidence in the economy and battered financial markets.

Although some experts cautioned that such a big cut may lead to more inflation, stocks soared as Wall Street cheered the news. One economist said the cut was what investors needed to see since it showed the Fed is still worried about both a recession and inflation."

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Fed cuts rates by three-quarters of a point

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