アメリカの中央銀行であるFRBは、政策金利を0,25％下げることを決めました。
The Federal Reserve Board FRB has decided to lower its policy interest rate by 0.25%.
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In this way, this marks the third consecutive time that the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates.
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The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates out of concern for declining employment and to stimulate the economy.
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However, at this meeting, three members opposed this decision.
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This is the first time since 2019 that three people have opposed.
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As prices rise due to the Trump administrations tariff policies, some people are concerned that lowering interest rates might further accelerate inflation.
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On the other hand, there are also opinions that interest rates should be lowered even further, so views are divided.
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The FRB stated that it expects to cut interest rates only once next year.
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Chairman Powell stated that future decisions regarding interest rates will be made based on economic data.
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After this announcement, stock prices in New York temporarily rose by more than $600.
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Furthermore, in the foreign exchange market, the yen strengthened and temporarily reached 155 yen.
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