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Speak, investors listen for clues and, hopefully, some clarity. But once in a while their remarks can create more questions than answers, and that was evident in the market today. Confusion reigned as Central Bank Officials appeared to walk back the chance of a more sizable Interest Rate cut at the next policy meeting later this month. Hopes for a half a percent cut were fuelled by comments made yesterday by president of the new york fed and they were top of mind again today when the head of the st. Louis fed spoke. All of the confusion though resulted in a down market with the industrial average down 68 points at 27,154. The nasdaq was down 60, the s p slipped by 18 and all of the major averages were lower for the week as well with the nasdaq and the s p turning in their worst performances since may. Steve liesman takes a look at the fed backandforth and whether inves ....

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