Washington, United States, Dec 10, 2025 (AFP) - Divided US Fed makes third straight rate cut on jobs risk

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2025-12-10

A divided US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday for a third consecutive time this year, flagging labor market concerns even as inflation remained elevated while President Donald Trump's tariffs bite. The cut by a quarter percentage point brings rates to a range between 3.50 percent and 3.75 percent, the lowest in around three years. The move was in line with market expectations, although the path ahead is less certain. The Fed penci......

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