Why US rates still need to be cut

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Why US rates still need to be cut
If the UK or eurozone cut rates before the US does it would cause the currencies of those countries to be weak relative to the dollar – something that is itself inflationary. (Marcus Winkler/Pexels)

Although much of the economic data emerging from the US may make it hard to justify cutting rates, it is likely a rate cut will happen later this year in order to prevent a debt crisis, according to Guy Miller, head of macroeconomics and chief market strategist at Zurich.

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