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Fed keeps key rate unchanged as Powell vows to stay until DOJ investigation is finished

Federal Reserve officials left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday for the second straight meeting at about 3.6%.

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DOJ Investigation Into Powell Could Backfire on Trump and Keep Fed Chair in Office

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Powell says he has 'no intention' of leaving the Fed until DOJ probe concludes

Live Updates: Federal Reserve Maintains Rates and Watches Risks From Iran War

The Federal Reserve held rates steady for a second straight meeting, but Jerome H. Powell, the central bank’s chair, leaned into the uncertainty of the moment with the Iran war dragging on, energy pri...

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Jerome Powell Vows To Stay On At Fed Until DOJ Investigation Concludes

Fed's Powell confirms Trump is stuck with him until DOJ probe is 'well and truly' over

Expectations for next Fed rate cut get pushed back

Fed Warns Iran War Could Push Inflation Higher, Still Signals 2026 Rate Cut

Federal Reserve officials said the war involving Iran is likely to push inflation higher this year while having little effect on economic growth, though they still expect to cut interest rates once in...

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Expectations for the next Fed rate cut get pushed back after hot inflation report

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Fed holds interest rates steady amid Iran war, poor inflation report

Instant View: Fed holds rates steady as expected, calls inflation somewhat elevated

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.

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Fed is more bullish on the U.S. economy, lifts GDP forecasts

The Fed holds interest rates steady as the economy faces deep uncertainty

Stock Market News, March 18, 2026: Dow Falls After Powell Voices Inflation Worries

Futures for Brent crude climbed to almost $110 a barrel and WTI crude, the U.S. benchmark, also rose, reversing an earlier decline, after Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gas field, which Tehran shares...

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Wall Street ends sharply lower after Fed keeps rates unchanged

US stocks slump on worries about higher oil prices, inflation and interest rates

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Iran War Narrows Fed’s Path to Rate Cuts as Trump Demands Immediate Relief

Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, wants to keep the central bank’s policy options open as officials stare down another economic shock that threatens to stoke inflation and crimp growth.

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Fed meeting recap: FOMC holds rates steady as oil prices soar

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its March meeting, following a dismal jobs report and an energy and oil crisis in Iran.

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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Rising Inflation and Slowing Job Market

The Federal Reserve voted to keep its key interest rate flat, as rising inflation prevented it from cutting rates and the slowing job market kept a rate hike off the table.