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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Asian Markets Fluctuate After Fed Cuts Interest Rates

The dollar held gains after bouncing back against its peers following the Federal Reserve decision and boss Jerome Powell's comments (Credit: AFP)

Equities wavered in Asia on Thursday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but left investors wondering how many more cuts were in the pipeline despite boss Jerome Powell warning about the struggling jobs market.

After months of speculation fuelled by a string of weak labour statistics, the US central bank said it would lower borrowing costs 25 basis points, its first reduction since December.

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