London, Sept 16, 2025 (AFP) - Stocks diverge, dollar down as Fed meets on rates

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2025-09-16

Wall Street stocks hit fresh record highs on Tuesday as the US Federal Reserve prepared to meet, while the dollar slid. The Fed's two-day gathering is widely expected to conclude on Wednesday with the central bank agreeing to trim borrowing costs, with policymakers trying to shore up the world's biggest economy. The dollar dropped against main rivals on Tuesday as lower interest rates make the greenback less attractive to investors, while safe ha......

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