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Bloomberg Surveillance: The Fed Decides 3/18/2026

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in its March 2026 meeting, maintaining its current policy stance amid economic uncertainty. Officials reaffirmed expectations for a single rate cut later this year, though geopolitical risks—particularly the escalating Middle East conflict—introduced caution into their outlook. Chair Jerome Powell confirmed he will remain at the Fed until the conclusion of a Justice Department investigation into his conduct and the central bank’s operations. Powell’s remarks underscored heightened uncertainty, citing global tensions as a key factor in the Fed’s deliberations, though no immediate policy shifts were announced. Markets reacted to the Fed’s cautious tone, with analysts noting the balance between inflation control and geopolitical risks shaping future monetary decisions.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Mar 18th, 2026Bloomberg Surveillance: The Fed Decides 3/18/2026Jon Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Tom Keene host a special edition of "Bloomberg Surveillance" covering Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's remarks. Officials left interest rates unchanged and continue to expect one rate cut this year as they acknowledged increased uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. Powell states he plans to stay at the central bank until after a Justice Department investigation into him and the central bank is complete.Duration:5:09Duration:56:35Duration:12:20Duration:11:49

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