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As expected, the Federal Reserve cut its Fed Funds target rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump is demanding a “large cut” in interest rates as the Federal Reserve begins its two-day monetary policy meeting.

Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses the Fed, yield curve inversion and why a 25 basis point rate cut won't stimulate the economy. Aaron Weitzman and Gary Siegel host.

The latest Summary of Economic Projections, and statements by Federal Reserve officials, show a nearly even split between those favoring a rate cut and those opposed.

Mickey Levy, Berenberg Capital Markets Chief Economist U.S., Americas and Asia, discusses why the Fed rate cut will not stimulate the economy, and its unhealthy relationship with the financial markets. Gary Siegel hosts.

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan endorsed the idea that the U.S. central bank should be open to an insurance interest-rate cut.

Judy Shelton backs a half percentage-point rate cut and would have pushed the Fed to move sooner.

While Federal Reserve officials made it clear they intend to cut interest rates at their July 30-31 meeting, not all of the regional presidents are on board with this move.

With a rate cut all but certain at this month’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the discussion has again turned to the magnitude.

With the neutral rate of interest rate extremely low, New York Fed President John Williams suggested the keys are acting quickly and keeping rates lower longer.