How far will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates?

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The US Federal Reserve is likely to cut interests rates tomorrow. We discuss the implications with experts in the United States.
And why the Indian Supreme Court is stepping into the row about female doctors' safety at the Kolkata Hospital where a young medic was raped and murdered on her rest break.
And on the ground in Sri Lanka ahead of this weekend's election, we hear how the country's slow recovery from economic turmoil will be an important factor in the vote.

17 Sep 5PM English United Kingdom Business

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