Fed Funds Rate lowered to 4.5% 

This rate cut along with the September rate cut and other recent moves by the Fed "should help forestall some of the adverse effects on the broader economy" from the disruption of financial markets and "promote moderage growth over time" the statement said.

Banks dropping Prime Rates to 7.5% after Fed eases. 

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Complete Text of the Fed's Policy Statement

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