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Here's a summary of cases where the Federal Reserve cut interest rates unexpectedly, outside of the usual FOMC schedule. Use this as a reference! đ
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1. January 3, 2001
-. Background: Following the burst of the dot-com bubble at the end of 2000, the U.S. economy was experiencing a sharp slowdown. The Fed assessed that there was a risk of the economy entering a severe recession. đ
-. Action: The Fed implemented an emergency rate cut of 50 basis points (0.50%) outside of a regular FOMC meeting. This move aimed to prevent economic decline and alleviate market anxiety. đ
2.August 17, 2007
-. Background: The subprime mortgage crisis caused significant turmoil in financial markets, leading to a credit crunch. There was an increasing liquidity shortage among financial institutions, posing a threat to the broader economy. đ
-. Action: The Fed cut the discount rate by 50 basis points to provide liquidity to the financial system and stabilize the markets. This was an emergency measure taken before a regular FOMC meeting. đ
3. 2008 Financial Crisis
-. Background: The collapse of Lehman Brothers escalated the risk of a complete financial system breakdown. The global financial markets were in chaos, and the economy faced a severe downturn. đ
-. Action: The Fed convened emergency meetings multiple times to lower interest rates. On October 8, 2008, they cut rates by 50 basis points as part of a coordinated international effort, outside of the FOMC schedule, to avert a severe economic downturn. đ
4. 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
-. Background: The rapid spread of COVID-19 led to a massive global economic downturn. Supply chains were disrupted, and consumer and business activities contracted sharply. đ
-. Action: On March 3 and March 15, 2020, the Fed executed two emergency rate cuts of 50 and 100 basis points, respectively. These substantial cuts aimed to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic and stabilize financial markets. đ
