Slower economic growth prompts Bank to stay put
Fed to hold the line on interest rates at next meeting says BMO economist
50 bps cut catches many by surprise
Rates fall by 50 bps
No changes as likely as 50 bps cut say RBC economists
Economists divided over timing of interest rate hikes
Decision comes as no surprise
Says economy has shown remarkable strength
Lingering effects will influence federal budget says Greenspan
Growth prospects for U.S. economy weaken