Fed Rate Cut

Dated events

1. Jan. 3, 2001 · Fed cuts rates 0.5 point to 6% in an unscheduled move, starting 2001 easing
   After technology company stock prices collapsed in 2000, the Federal Reserve started lowering interest rates to help the economy. Lower rates make borrowing cheaper for businesses and people, which encourages spending and investment.
2. Sept. 18, 2007 · Fed cuts rates by 0.5 point to 4.75% as subprime mortgage stress spreads
   Banks had lent money to people who couldn't reliably pay it back, and this problem was spreading through the financial system. The Fed lowered rates to try to prevent a complete economic breakdown and help struggling financial institutions.
3. Dec. 16, 2008 · Fed cuts its rate target to a 0-0.25% range and pledges large asset purchases
   During the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, the Fed dropped interest rates almost to zero and announced it would buy bonds and other assets to inject money into the economy. This was an extreme measure to prevent total financial collapse.
4. July 31, 2019 · Fed cuts rates by 0.25 point, its first cut since December 2008
   For the first time in more than a decade, the Federal Reserve lowered rates because economic growth was slowing and there were concerns about a potential recession. This signaled the Fed was shifting to a more supportive stance for the economy.
5. March 15, 2020 · Fed cuts rates to 0-0.25% and announces at least $700B of bond purchases
   As the coronavirus pandemic began forcing businesses to close, the Fed made an emergency cut in interest rates to near zero and announced massive purchases of bonds to stabilize financial markets and support the economy.

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