Fed cuts interest rate target, but future uncertain as Trump pushes looser money

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The Federal Reserve cut its interest rate target on Wednesday for the third time since President Donald Trump entered his second term, a move toward easing monetary policy.

After a two-day meeting of its monetary policy committee in Washington, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it would move its rate target to a range of 3.50% to 3.75%, down from 3.75% to 4%.

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