Helicopter Ben to the rescue...Fed makes emergency rate cut (0.75)

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[almaty 19]

wow, that is a big cut, usually 1/2 or a 1/4 is the standard

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Ya. Ben is dropping bags of liquidity into the market from his chopper, hoping it will calm people down

[almaty 19]

i hope it bring the stock market up..my 401 k is taking it in the azz these days

[Ban Hammer 13,360]

heck of a cut!

(famous words originally said by john bobbitt)

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The Federal Open Market Committee has decided to lower its target for the federal funds rate 75 basis points to 3-1/2 percent.

The Committee took this action in view of a weakening of the economic outlook and increasing downside risks to growth. While strains in short-term funding markets have eased somewhat, broader financial market conditions have continued to deteriorate and credit has tightened further for some businesses and households. Moreover, incoming information indicates a deepening of the housing contraction as well as some softening in labor markets.

The Committee expects inflation to moderate in coming quarters, but it will be necessary to continue to monitor inflation developments carefully.

Appreciable downside risks to growth remain. The Committee will continue to assess the effects of financial and other developments on economic prospects and will act in a timely manner as needed to address those risks.