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Sep 17, 2019MACROUS

Why the Fed's interest rate move matters

The BBC explains why the Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate cut matters internationally. It describes the trade channels through US demand and the effects of Fed policy on exchange rates and capital flows.

WHY IT MATTERS

A weaker US economy would reduce imports from trading partners, while a firmer or weaker dollar changes the local-currency cost of dollar-priced grains and feed ingredients.

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SOURCE
bbc.comAndrew WalkerSep 17, 2019

Price reaction & history

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