The Federal Reserve slashes interest rates by a half-point, which marks its first reduction in four years and signals an aggressive stance to combat a potential economic slowdown. Joining us with the latest details was David Jones, chairman of DMJ Advisors in Denver and author of the book "Understanding Central Banking."

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<p>The Federal Reserve slashes interest rates by a half-point, which marks its first reduction in four years and signals an aggressive stance to combat a potential economic slowdown. Joining us with the latest details was David Jones, chairman of DMJ Advisors in Denver and author of the book "Understanding Central Banking."</p>
<p>Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images</p>

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