European central banks are cutting interest rates to counter low inflation and economic slowdown, with Switzerland lowering rates to zero after consumer prices fell. Policymakers are concerned about the impact of tariffs and weak economic growth. The U.S. Federal Reserve, on the other hand, has held rates steady despite President Trump's criticism for not lowering borrowing costs.

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