The Federal Reserve on Wednesday slashed interest rates by a quarter point even as officials remained conflicted over whether to prioritize stubborn inflation or weakness in the labor market.
Although they did not reach a full consensus, central bankers lowered rates to a new range of 3.5% to 3.75% as they remained more concerned about underlying strain in employment.
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