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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Oil Prices Advance, U.S. Economic Data and FedEx Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.18%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.27% this morning as oil prices continued to rise amid escalating fighting in the Middle East.

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Fed Keeps Rates Steady as Powell Warns Iran Oil Shock Could Boost Inflation in 2026

The Fed's decision to hold rates steady amid rising Iran oil prices impacts the economy. Explore the 2026 inflation forecast, FOMC divisions, and the effects of prolonged high borrowing costs on households.

International Business Times UK

Almost half of all Americans fear a ‘total economic collapse’ in the next 10 years, new poll shows

Many respondents believe the US economy is already in dire straits, the poll found

The Independent UK

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Aussie shares plunge, oil prices spike as war escalates

The Australian stock market has fallen to its lowest level since November, with heavy losses for goldminers as the yellow metal fell to $US4,850.

AAP

Dow Slides 768 Points on Inflation Fears: Stock Market Today

Nobody knows what's going to happen in the Middle East, including the White House and the Federal Reserve.

Kiplinger

Jerome Powell says this economy isn't as miserable as the 1970s, but 'maybe that's just me'

The Fed chair was asked about stagflation fears but warned that repeated shocks—from tariffs to Iran—could begin to unanchor inflation expectations

Fortune

Fed keeps rates on hold, Powell says he will remain in place until successor confirmed

The Iran war's oil shock is creating uncertainty for Fed policymakers.

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The Fed holds rates steady and punts on the Middle East: 'uncertain'

The infamous dot-plot shows sharper-than-ever divisions between Fed officials.

Fortune

Hot U.S. PPI Reading Smacks Gold, Silver Prices. What’s Coming Next?

Investors will be closely following a press conference later today from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Barchart

Will the White House Fume as the Fed is Led by F.O.I.L?

According to the Fed fund futures forward curve, Fear Of Inflation Long-term (or F.O.I.L.) will keep interest rates unchanged again this month.

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S&P Futures Climb as Oil Prices Retreat in Run-Up to Fed Rate Decision, U.S. PPI Data and Micron Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending up +0.50% this morning as oil prices retreated, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, crucial U.S. producer inflation data, and an earnings report from chip maker Micron.

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Federal Reserve could signal pause in rate cuts as Iran war stokes inflation

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady and may signal it will not cut rates at all this year as the Iran war complicates the central bank's inflation outlook.

Euronews

Federal Reserve could signal no interest rate cuts this year in wake of Iran war

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is almost certain to announce Wednesday that the central bank has kept its key rate unchanged for the second straight meeting at about 3.6%

The Independent UK

New economic projections signal a tricky Federal Reserve path

Inflation is running hotter than expected, even before the Iran war's impact materializes in the data.

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Stock Index Futures Muted as Oil Prices Resume Advance After Iran Strikes, FOMC Meeting in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.02%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.04% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street after a tech-led rebound in the prior session as attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East sparked a fresh…

Kiplinger

March Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary

The March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.

The Independent UK

Trump demands death penalty charges over media’s coverage of Iran War in mid-Oscars rant

President’s latest criticism of the media comes as his FCC chairman threatens to revoke broadcasters’ license for their coverage of the Iran war

Fortune

This week is Jerome Powell's penultimate meeting as chairman of the Fed—don't expect him to drop Wall Street many hints

"Only expect minor statement tweaks, including smoothed language on recent labour data," noted Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Bond Yields Fall, Fed Meeting and Middle East Conflict in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.59%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.66% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as Treasury yields retreated, while investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East and awaited the Federal Reserve’s meeting.

The Conversation

Despite denials, there are signs the RBA does consider house prices in setting rates

As households are squeezed by the cost-of-living crisis, central bank governors such as Jerome Powell in the United States and Michele Bullock in Australia are coming under repeated fire from politicians, pundits and households.

Reason

Judge Concludes Grand Jury Subpoena to Fed Had Improper Purpose

"There is abundant evidence that the subpoenas' dominant (if not sole) purpose is to harass and pressure Powell either to yield to the President or to resign and make way for a Fed Chair who will. On the other side of the scale, the Government has offered no evidence whatsoever…

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Hegseth attacks media over war coverage as Trump calls Iran leaders ‘scumbags’

Defense secretary offers alternative TV headlines to reporters to more favourably reflect US military campaign in Iran

The Guardian - US

Judge blocks justice department from subpoenaing Fed chair Jerome Powell

Trump DoJ’s investigation was purportedly about the management of the central bank’s renovation

Axios

Subpoenas against Fed chair Powell tossed in scathing opinion

The judge accused the Trump administration of using the criminal investigation to pressure the head of the world's most important central bank to lower interest rates.

The Independent UK

Federal judge quashes DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell saying it was just for Trump’s retribution

The judge wrote that the sole purpose of the probe ’is to harass Powell to pressure him to lower rates’

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