WASHINGTON, D.C.: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) slashed its benchmark interest rate for the third straight time on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), but is likely to hold off before providing more stimulus as it gauges economic risks.

Though US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China and Brexit concerns have created uncertainties that have crimped business investment and undermined

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