Fed holds interest rates steady as Iran war drives up oil prices and inflation fears
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-03-19 05:02 UTC+10:00
Section: US interest rates
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Labour & Workers, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Jerome Powell resists Trump pressure as policymakers weigh energy shock against a weakening US jobs market
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