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Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week amid uncertainty caused by the Iran war.Analysts predict the Fed will adopt a cautious, wait-and-see approach to monitor potential oil market disruptions and their economic impact.
Watch inflation expectations ahead of the Fed rate decision as oil price spikes raise risks of energy-driven inflation.
The Federal Reserve’s work to manage challenges around its balance sheet is proving to be a rare island of calm as war and broader economic issues complicate the monetary policy outlook.
The Federal Reserve did not cut its influential fed funds rate this afternoon. However, central bankers released a report detailing their projections for various economic indicators at 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its third interest rate cut of the year as policymakers moved forward with the cut to support the labor market despite elevated inflation. Fed policymakers voted to lower the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 ...
The Federal Reserve held its policy rate steady on Wednesday, as was widely expected, citing somewhat elevated inflation and giving little indication when it might next cut short-term borrowing costs.
Today, there is a level of discord within the United States Federal Reserve that has rarely been seen in modern history. Nearly all experienced market analysts agree that the coming Fed policy meetings could prove unusually divisive, owing to conflicting ...
OANDA reports that global central banks are diverging in monetary policy, reflecting unique economic challenges and inflationary pressures in 2026.
The Fed did not change policy, but it did change expectations. The March 2026 FOMC meeting surprised markets with a hawkish dot plot.