Business Matters

The US reacts to the first Federal Reserve rate cut in four years


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A half point reduction in interest rates has seen the cost of borrowing in the US come down. We talk to experts, businesses and a realtor to find out if the first cut to Federal Reserve rates in four years is the right step for the world's biggest economy.

Plus, social media platform X is available again for users in Brazil, following a ban by judges. How long will their workaround last?
And in the UK, voters have discovered their prime minister is paid less than his civil-service chief of staff. What's the best formula for paying politicians.

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