3 big takeaways from the Fed's March meeting

Fed Chair Jerome Powell isn't saying his farewells yet. The Federal Reserve opted to hold rates steady at its second meeting of 2026, and the central bank chair signaled a potential return to the committee after he leaves the post. From the job market to oil prices, here are Business Insider's biggest takeaways from the meeting.Inflation is the headlineThe Fed is tasked with balancing maximum employment and stable prices — a dual mandate goal that has become increasingly challenging due to the ongoing US-Is ...