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Fed expected to hold rates steady as war in Iran clouds outlook

The Washington Post March 18, 2026 · 3:00 pm Read Original

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The Persian Gulf conflict threatens to reignite inflation while slowing growth, further complicating the Fed’s work.

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Source The Washington Post

Published Mar 18, 2026 · 3:00 pm

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