Fed ‘utterly paralyzed' as Iran conflict stokes stagflation fears
MarketWatch·2026-03-07 12:00
Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve appears to have successfully guided the U.S. economy towards a soft landing, characterized by a stabilizing labor market and a gradual decrease in high inflation [1] Economic Indicators - The labor market is stabilizing, indicating a potential balance in employment levels [1] - High inflation is slowly cooling, suggesting improvements in price stability [1]