The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points yesterday, in an aggressive move designed to head off the risk of a sharp slowdown in economic growth that could culminate in recession.

• 美国联邦储备委员会(Federal Reserve)昨日降息50个基点，这一激进举措旨在避免经济增长大幅放缓的风险，而增长放缓可能导致经济衰退。