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How the interest rate cut could impact Americans

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The Federal Reserve's latest decision to implement a cut to its benchmark interest rate comes after lagging job growth. Allie Kelly, a reporter for Business Insider, joins CBS News with more on the impact on America's economy.

Breakdown
  • The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point, as expected. 8s
  • The immediate impact on consumers is limited, with effects on loans and mortgages expected over time. 48s
  • The Fed's projections indicate the possibility of two more rate cuts this year. 1m 5s
  • Steven Moran, recently appointed by President Trump, was the only dissenting vote, seeking a larger cut. 1m 29s
  • There is internal debate within the Fed, with some members considering up to five cuts this year. 2m 7s
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