Fed keeps interest rates unchanged as war with Iran spikes oil prices
NBC News·2026-03-18 20:03

The Federal Reserve has announced it is keeping interest rates on hold. This is the second consecutive time the board voted to leave rates unchanged after three straight cuts. The decision comes as the Fed tries to navigate waves of economic uncertainty.First, the impact of the war with Iran. The conflict has already caused crude oil, gas, jet fuel, and home heating oil prices to sore. Another factor is the future of tariffs.This is the first interest rate decision since the Supreme Court struck down many o ...

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