Trump says Fed's rate cut was 'political move'

Trump says Fed’s rate cut was ‘political move’

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Uniondale, New York, U.S., September 18, 2024.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by half of a percentage point was “a political move.” “It…

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Lebanese ministers warn of a dangerous next 48 hours after pager attacks

Lebanese ministers warn of a dangerous next 48 hours after pager attacks

Lebanon’s leadership warned that the risk of further violence and escalation is extremely high following two days of attacks involving exploding communications devices across the country. The next 48 hours, ministers told CNBC Thursday, will be particularly dangerous. On Tuesday and Wednesday, thousands of communications devices — including pagers and two-way radios — used by…

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