Economists had been forecasting a bigger slowdown
Growing conflicts could lead to weakest growth since 2008
Prices have risen at a modest annual rate of 1.7% over the past 12 months
“Everyone loses in a trade war,” new IMF head warns
Analysts believe growth will slow further in coming quarters
Two officials preferred to keep rates unchanged and one argued for a bigger cut
Powell was speaking at the University of Zurich on Friday
Cut approved 8-2, with two dissenting votes calling for a hold
Three things to watch for from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday