“The Fed is cutting the rate, but it should continue to weaken and, most importantly, be consistent with other competing countries,” the American leader wrote on Twitter.

According to him, the game is not on an equal footing and it is time for the Fed to step forward.

He urged the regulator to continue to cut rates.

The US Federal Reserve at an extraordinary meeting lowered its key rate to 1-1.25% per annum from 1.5-1.75%. The ruble and stock indices strengthened against this background.