Fed’s Powell says no need to hike interest rates now — officials should look past higher energy prices
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-03-31 07:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that policymakers should look past rising energy prices sparked by the war on Iran, adding that there is no need to hike interest rates now.
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