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The Federal Reserve enacted its second consecutive rate cut, with a 25-basis point drop that brings the federal funds rate range to 4.5% to 4.75%.

The unanimous decision by the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee follows the September decision for a 50-basis point cut, the first rate drop in nearly four years.

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“The Committee will continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities,” said the Fed in a statement. “The Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2% objective.”

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