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Fed Shaves Half- Point Off Discount Rate

Surprise cut boosts futures trading and Euro markets

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 17, 2007 8:14 AM CDT

(Newser) – In a surprise move, the Fed cut its discount rate, which it charges on direct loans to banks, from 6.25% to 5.75% this morning. The central bank acted to calm fears about uncertainty in the global markets surrounding the worsening credit crunch and...   Read full story »

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