Durkin brings the latest business headlines from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as markets open for trading Thursday, March 21. Durkin- reporting from the New York Stock Exchange. This comes after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady with Chair Jerome Powell reiterating expectations for three rate cuts later in 2024..
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