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Central bank expected to ease interest rates as election nears

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again this week, a move aimed at cooling inflation.

This quarter-point rate cut would bring the benchmark rate to about 4.6%, the second reduction this year.

Analysts expect that additional cuts could come in December, which would benefit borrowers by reducing loan costs.

If Trump were to win the election, economists say his proposals on trade and immigration could reignite inflation.

The Fed is balancing a strong economy and low unemployment with its inflation-calibrated rate cuts.

As Election Day approaches, all eyes are on both the Fed and the presidential race.

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