Washington, United States, March 15, 2026 (AFP) - US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook

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2026-03-15

US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting next week, as the US-Israel war on Iran sends shock waves through markets and recent economic data has begun to show weakness. The Fed will start its two-day meeting on Tuesday, with an announcement of the benchmark lending rate in the world's largest economy a day later. The central bank cut rates three consecutive times last year before holding them......

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