Euro reaches parity with dollar after Fed rate cut

The dollar weakened against major currencies after the Federal Open Market Committee cut its key Fed funds rate by 50 basis points…

The dollar weakened against major currencies after the Federal Open Market Committee cut its key Fed funds rate by 50 basis points, with the euro reaching parity shortly after the announcement, dealers said.

"It's a little early to draw any conclusions," said Larry Cantor, forex trader at JP Morgan.

"But the risk is that the Fed is running out of ammunition. People are still nervous, and if this doesn't work we are in trouble."

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