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To: jrinvestor who wrote (69140)5/14/2001 1:26:28 PM
From: marek_wojna  Respond to of 116906
 
<< This would in his opinion bring the markets down slower by doing two .25% rather then .50% which has already been discounted>>

He might not cut at all, trying to create impression of strong economy. The only problem he would have to face is corporate America. Or he might go lower than .50%.
I have a problem with this .50% cut too.



To: jrinvestor who wrote (69140)5/14/2001 2:02:27 PM
From: long-gone  Respond to of 116906
 
Could it reduce future need for hedging?
prnewswire.com



To: jrinvestor who wrote (69140)5/14/2001 4:01:57 PM
From: goldworldnet  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116906
 
You could be right. All the Fed can do is print money and set rates. There are limits to both. Greenspan may choose to conserve resources if he believes this downturn will be an extended one.

Best,
josh

PS. Here's another article.

When will rate cut blast off? Greenspan's efforts haven't paid off yet, but they will, economists say

usatoday.com

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