Home Business Fed lowers interest rates as expected, leaves door open to further cuts Business Fed lowers interest rates as expected, leaves door open to further cuts By Genpie - July 31, 2019 105 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2008, citing concerns about the global economy and muted U.S. inflation, and signalled a readiness to lower borrowing costs further if needed.