Initial news of the BOJ's emergency meeting on Tuesday raised hopes of an interest rate cut, and stocks rose immediately after the BOJ's announcement Tuesday.

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The Fed then again cut interest rates in 2001 in response to the very definite weakness of the economy.

美联储在2001年又一次降低了利率1,为了适应经济中明确的弱点。

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When the date came, you would cut the coupon off and go to the bank and get your interest payment.

到息日到了以后，你就可以剪下这张息票拿到银行,去兑换利息。

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European markets were more resilient amid hopes of an interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.

NPR: Chinese Stocks Underperform On Growth Concerns

Indian inflation slowed last month, boosting hopes of an interest rate cut when the central bank meets later this month.

BBC: Indian inflation eases to 11-month low in December

China announced its interest rate cut for both interbank lending and deposit rates to 6.31% and 3.25%, respectively, effective Friday.

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