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Fed Chair Expects Rate Cuts and Bank Rule Overhaul

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a detailed testimony to House lawmakers on Wednesday, indicating the potential for interest rate cuts in 2024. He expressed openness to significant changes in a controversial banking regulation proposal.

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