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