THE outlook for the US economy has recently darkened, with worries about trade wars and consumer demand weighing on overall confidence. As a result, many observers – including me – are expecting the US Federal Reserve to provide some stimulus, by lowering interest rates as much as half a percentage point over the next few months.
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