Federal Reserve cuts rates again amid trade and growth fears

Federal Reserve cuts rates again amid trade and growth fears

Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption The Fed is trying to interpret mixed economic signals

The US central bank has cut interest rates again, hoping to shield the economy from the impact of trade wars and a global slowdown.

The Federal Reserve lowered the target for its benchmark rate by a quarter point, to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%. The move was the third cut in four months.

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