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How Fed rate cuts affect stocks

Cutting interest rates usually lifts the stock market, but that didn't happen in 2001 and 2007

By Alex Veiga, The Associated Press |June 14, 2019

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Could the U.S. cut interest rates this year? Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Could the U.S. cut interest rates this year?

Experts weigh the evidence

June 13, 2019

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Australia cuts key interest rate to record-low 1.25% Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Australia cuts key interest rate to record-low 1.25%

Risks stemming from trade disputes are growing, the central bank said

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |June 4, 2019

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Powell hints Fed will cut rates if needed over trade wars Powell hints Fed will cut rates if needed over trade wars

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Powell hints Fed will cut rates if needed over trade wars

His comments lifted stock markets today

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |June 4, 2019

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