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On September 17, 2025, how many Federal Open Market Committee participants voted against lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points?
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The FOMC voted 11–1 to cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%. Only Governor Miran dissented, favoring a 50 basis point reduction. Governors Bowman and Waller—both Trump appointees—aligned with C...
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