Global equities rallied after the US Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate cut, though future moves remain uncertain due to a divided Fed stance. The central bank also announced a $40 billion monthly Treasury bill purchase to manage liquidity, boosting market sentiment. Investors will monitor data dependency and liquidity measures for interest rate outlooks.
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