America's Federal Reserve cut interest rates by another quarter-point, to 3. 75%. Wall Street, which had been【51】for a sixth half-point cut, was disappointed. The Dow fell by 2%【52】the week. The past week's economic statistics gave mixed signals. Exports dropped by 2% in both March and April, largely【53】a decline in high-tech investment【54】 the merchandise-trade【55】widened to $ 458 billion in the 12 months【56】April.【57】, the Conference Board's index of consumer confidence was higher than【58】in June. Concerns【59】inflation in the Euro area【60】. (51)