The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, with the index in the “Greed” zone on Wednesday. U.S. stocks settled lower on Wednesday, following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The U.S. central bank slashed interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday at its September Federal Open Market Committee meeting, lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 4.75% to 5%. This marks the first rate cut in over four years and breaks a streak of 12 consecutive months with rates held steady. On the economic data front, housing starts in the U.S…