Washington, United States, March 18, 2026 (AFP) - US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war's shockwaves ripple

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2026-03-18

US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday, as the US-Israel war on Iran sends shock waves through oil markets and supply chains, while economic data has begun to show weakness. The Fed began its two-day meeting on Tuesday, which will culminate in an announcement of the benchmark lending rate in the world's largest economy, expected at 2:00 pm US Eastern Time (1800 GMT) on Wednesday. The central bank......

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