China’s central bank to cut interest rates

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China’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate on Tuesday, freeing up banks to lend more.

Many market analysts see this as Beijing’s latest effort to stabilize a plunging stock market. Shares dropped on Tuesday for a fourth trading day in a row.

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Meanwhile, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced the exchange rate for China’s currency will remain unchanged. He assured skeptical China watchers that his nation’s economy was still on track to hit its growth target for 2015.

Highlights of government and market actions

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CCTV America’s Roee Ruttenberg filed this report.
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China\'s central bank to cut interest rates

China's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate on Tuesday, freeing up banks to lend more.

CCTV America’s Jessica Stone on China’s economy
China’s central bank has cut interest rates and reduced the amount of reserves that banks are required to hold.
They are the latest in a series of moves by the government aimed at halting the market slide.
CCTV America’s Jessica Stone explains.
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US markets end day down

Market reaction in the U.S. was mixed. Initially stocks rallied in part on China’s decision to cut rates but it didn’t last. Karina Huber filed this report.

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US markets end day down

Market reaction in the U.S. was mixed. Initially stocks rallied in part on China's decision to cut rates but it didn't last. Karina Huber filed this report.

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Savanth Sebastian on China’s economy
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