US Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Unchanged, Projects Higher Inflation Amid Iran War Tensions
Last Updated:March 19, 2026, 02:04 IST Interest rates were kept steady at a range of 3.50% to 3.75%, with officials flagging one expected rate cut by the end of the year amid the ongoing war in Iran. US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. (Reuters) The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, while…
