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 began a meeting on Wednesday where they were expected to leave interest rates unchanged, 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 will make its announcement of the benchmark lending rate in the world's largest economy at 2:00 pm US Eastern Time (1800 GMT). The central bank will also release its quarterly outlook for......

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