Jerome Powell Live: Fed Chair Speaks After Interest Rate Decision | US Economy | US News LIVE

Описание: Jerome Powell Live | Fed Chair Powell Holds News Conference On Fed Policy Decision | Us News

The United States Federal Reserve began its two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on 17 March, with its policy decision due today, on 18 March. US Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to address the media after the meeting to announce the policy decision.

Market experts anticipate the US Fed is likely to keep the interest rate unchanged in the upcoming FOMC March 2026 meeting, as markets remain sensitive to oil prices amid the US-Iran war.

The FOMC is expected to will assess key economic indicators, including inflation trends and labour market conditions, before announcing its interest rate decision. Notably, this will mark the first meeting of the US central bank since the US-Iran war.

The US Fed's benchmark interest rate currently stands in the range of 3.5% to 3.75%. At its January meeting, the Fed opted to hold rates unchanged. Before that, it announced three consecutive rate cuts of 0.25% each in an effort to prevent the cooling job market from deteriorating into higher unemployment.

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