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Facing Trump's pressure, the Fed cuts rates for the first time this year

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues lowered their benchmark interest rate Wednesday, amid fears of a weakening job market. (Getty Images)
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues lowered their benchmark interest rate Wednesday, amid fears of a weakening job market. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on September 17, 2025.

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