WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Federal Reserve opened the door to an interest rate cut on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), vowing to act to keep the economy growing as uncertainties about trade and other issues mount.

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said trade friction and slowing growth worldwide have led many central bankers to feel the case for an interest rate cut has “strengthened” but most still want to see more data before making a move.

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