Economics
Fed Likely to Consider Half-Point Move If and When It Cuts
- Surprise factor, zero boundary will support aggressive move
- Big cut carries risks of spreading fear and feeding bubbles
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Financial markets have gotten used to the Federal Reserve adjusting its benchmark interest rate in small increments. They might want to be ready for a change.