Fed cuts interest rate, paints gloomy picture
Stocks edge lower as central bank details spending, credit woes
The nation's central bankers whittled their key interest rate to its lowest level since 2004 and offered a dire assessment of the US economy yesterday, but signaled they're prepared to do whatever it takes to stimulate credit flow and revive flagging business activity. (Full article: 594 words)
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