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What the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut means for you

Interest rates cut by half a percentage point

What the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut means for you Interest rates were cut by half a percentage point.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The Federal Reserve concluded its policy meeting Wednesday, cutting its benchmark rate by a half a percentage point, putting it in the 4.75-5 percent range.

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joined the show to talk about what the cut means for you and what to expect in the coming months.

She talked about why the Fed chose to cut rates by the amount they did, what they said about future cuts, and if a recession may be on the horizon.

For all of her answers, be sure to listen to our full conversation above.

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