BLOOMBERG Bloomberg Markets Americas July 13, 2024
Policy correspondent. This is more than the fed might have done. Michael last time i remember a 50 basis point cut was 2001 no, 2008. , the initial cut the last time no, 2008,rise the initial cut. The last time we had a surprise rate cut was 2001. When they do it before the markets open, heres the money quote. Coronavirusout the posing evolving risk to economic activity, and say in light of these risks and in support of achieving its maximum employment and price stability goals, the committee decided today to lower the target rates for the federal funds rate by one half 1. 25 . Age point to a ...