The Federal Reserve on Wednesday implemented its first rate cut in over four years, reducing the benchmark rate by 50 basis points to a range of 4.75%-5%.
The move surpassed Wall Street's expectations. Analysts had generally anticipated a 25 basis point cut, while the futures market had priced in a 61% probability of a 50 basis point cut and a 39% probability of a 25 basis point reduction.
Market Response to First Rate Cut
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