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By Esther Ososanya The Federal Reserve is almost certain to cut interest rates in September after fresh inflation data showed prices rising at a moderate pace in July, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinting a surprise half-point reduction was on the table. Traders in federal funds futures are now pricing a 99.9% probability of a …

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