Anticipating a Recession Due to the US-China Trade War, the Fed Cuts Interest Rates

Monetary

Lite

Dwi Hadya Jayani 19/09/2019 13:23 WIB

URL has been copied

Memuat...

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, September 18th. This is the second rate cut since 2008.

The Fed's Benchmark Interest Rate 2008-2019

A Font Kecil
A Font Sedang
A Font Besar

Access single data

Anticipating a Recession Due to the US-China Trade War, the Fed Cuts Interest Rates

Want to get more access to Data Stories with a more affordable price? Subscribe.

By subscribing, you join us in presenting quality data.

Get:

Premium Data Stories access
Comfortable reading without ads
Download data in XLS, PDF, and image format
Access to data source information

Basic

~~Rp100.000~~

Rp50.000/month

Professional

~~Rp100.000~~

Rp150.000/month

Institutional For organizations

We accept the following payments:

Some payment methods are still in the process of being activated.

The Fed's Benchmark Interest Rate 2008-2019

Download

Source

A Small Font
A Medium Font
A Bigger Font

The U.S. Federal Reserve (The Fed) cut its benchmark interest rate for the second time in 2019 by 25 basis points to 1.75%-2%. In July 2019, the Fed cut the benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2008. The Fed stated that the rate cut was made after considering global conditions and the U.S. economic outlook, and to maintain its annual inflation target of 2%.

According to Reuters.com, the Fed's benchmark interest rate cut was implemented to mitigate risks posed by the US-China trade war and to prevent a U.S. recession. The decision to cut rates was met with dissenting opinions. Kansas City Fed Governor Esther George and Boston Fed Governor Eric Rosengren opposed the rate cut. A differing view also came from St. Louis Fed Governor James Bullard, who advocated for a 50 bps rate reduction.

(Read Databoks: [First Since 2008, The Fed Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate by 25 Bps](https://databoks.katadata.co.id/datapublish/2019/08/01/pertama-sejak-2008-the-fed-pangkas-suku-bunga-acuan-25-bps))

Editor : Hari Widowati

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

Related Data

The Fed Cuts Interest Rates to 3.5%—3.75% in December 2025

Market Remains Volatile, BI Holds Interest Rate at 4.75% in November 2025

The Fed Cuts Interest Rates in October 2025, to 3.75%—4%

Indonesia's September 2025 Interest Rate Remains Relatively High in SEA

The Fed's Interest Rate Cut in September 2025: A Boon for Indonesia

Bank Indonesia Cuts Reference Interest Rate Five Times Since the Beginning of 2025, Now at 4.75%

Latest Data Stories

FAO Index: September 2024 Food Prices Rise Economics & Macro 13/12/2025, 12:20 WIB

Average Household Telecommunications Consumption in [City Name] 2013-2023 Demographics 13/12/2025, 11:39 WIB

Nganjuk Regency Government's Regional Expenditure Realization as of December 2025 Economics & Macro 13/12/2025, 11:34 WIB

Palladium Price - Palladium Falls Towards US$1039.5 /Troy Ounce (Thursday, May 22, 2025) Market 13/12/2025, 11:29 WIB

KLHK Finds 78 Hotspots in Indonesia, Most in North Maluku (Saturday, December 13, 2025) Demographics 13/12/2025, 11:27 WIB

Warning! Mount Ibu Erupts Again This Afternoon (Saturday, December 13, 2025) Demographics 13/12/2025, 11:21 WIB

Download

Source

Anticipating a Recession Due to the US-China Trade War, the Fed Cuts Interest Rates

Anticipating a Recession Due to the US-China Trade War, the Fed Cuts Interest Rates

Tags

Related Data

The Fed Cuts Interest Rates to 3.5%—3.75% in December 2025

Market Remains Volatile, BI Holds Interest Rate at 4.75% in November 2025

The Fed Cuts Interest Rates in October 2025, to 3.75%—4%

Indonesia's September 2025 Interest Rate Remains Relatively High in SEA

The Fed's Interest Rate Cut in September 2025: A Boon for Indonesia

Bank Indonesia Cuts Reference Interest Rate Five Times Since the Beginning of 2025, Now at 4.75%

Latest Data Stories

Popular Data

Anticipating a Recession Due to the US-China Trade War, the Fed Cuts Interest Rates

Anticipating a Recession Due to the US-China Trade War, the Fed Cuts Interest Rates

Tags

Related Data

The Fed Cuts Interest Rates to 3.5%—3.75% in December 2025

Market Remains Volatile, BI Holds Interest Rate at 4.75% in November 2025

The Fed Cuts Interest Rates in October 2025, to 3.75%—4%

Indonesia's September 2025 Interest Rate Remains Relatively High in SEA

The Fed's Interest Rate Cut in September 2025: A Boon for Indonesia

Bank Indonesia Cuts Reference Interest Rate Five Times Since the Beginning of 2025, Now at 4.75%

Latest Data Stories

Trending Topics

Popular Data