BBCNEWS Business Briefing July 14, 2024
We start with the cost of borrowing, because the worlds most powerful central bank, the us Federal Reserve, has cut Interest Rates for the First Time Since the financial crisis more than a decade ago. The move disappointed financial markets, not to mention President Trump. They wanted a bigger cut or at least a clear signal that more cuts will come. But the move is part of a global trend of falling borrowing costs from europe to asia to south america as the Economic Outlook grows more uncertain. Lets show you the details. The fed cut its main Interest Rate by 0. 25 to a range of 2 2. 25 . Chai...