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The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Reserve

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

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

Goldman Sachs Just Issued a New Warning on the U.S. Economy — And It’s Not Just About Oil

The leading investment bank has cut its growth forecast and raised the probability of recession. That means some tough decisions ahead for the Federal Reserve.

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Fed Not Expected To Cut Rates With Inflation Looming

Facing the looming prospect of inflation driven in part by the Iran war, the Federal Reserve is not expected to cut interest rates when it meets Wednesday afternoon.

International Business Times

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.

Barchart

Higher Oil Prices Can't Keep Stocks Down: Stock Market Today

Stocks closed higher on Tuesday even as higher energy costs loom over the March Fed meeting.

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.

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There's an oil price scenario that would bring the US economy to a 'standstill;

Higher-for-longer oil prices would lead to economic spillover effects that are much harder to control.

Fortune

Is a June Rate Cut Coming? What the New Inflation Numbers Actually Say

If you watch the economy—or just feel the price of groceries and gas inch up every month—you’ve probably wondered whether the Federal Reserve might finally...

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Remembering Brian Doherty, Chronicler of and Participant in Wild and Wonderful Subcultures

The Radicals for Capitalism and This Is Burning Man author was more than an observer of the movements he wrote about.

Reason

The Iran war is a new test of America's economic superpower

The economy's scale, diversity and adaptability have allowed it to continue chugging along whenever crises arise.

Axios

The Window Is Narrowing: Why Locking In a 4% Yield Still Makes Sense Before Markets Shift

The clock isn’t striking midnight just yet, but the market is definitely glancing at its watch. Right now, investors have a chance to lock in yields around 4% — a level that hasn’t always been easy to find over the past decade. And while there’s no official Fed deadline, the…

The Free Financial Advisor

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs

The Independent UK

Social Security has kept wealth inequality in check for decades. Trump's policies could deplete it in 6 years

Social Security’s insolvency would damage a $40 trillion buffer against a wider wealth gap.

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The Independent UK

Inflation likely to spike in coming months after tame February reading

Inflation likely was elevated last month even before the spike in oil and gas prices of the past two weeks that is expected to send consumer costs soaring in the months ahead

Fortune

Trump’s economy was already exploding the national debt before his $1 billion-a-day war in Iran. Analysts warn about what's next

Where will you be in the third quarter of 2027?

Kiplinger

The February CPI Report Is Tame, but Higher Inflation’s Coming

The February CPI report arrived in line with estimates, but rising oil prices will likely lift inflation in March.

International Business Times UK

Trump Economy Stumbles as February Report Shows 92,000 Jobs Lost Amid Unemployment Rise

The US job market experienced a significant downturn in February, with a loss of 92,000 jobs, challenging the White House's economic narrative.

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Buying a Home This Year? 3 Moves to Make Before the Next Fed Meeting

A few smart financial moves now can help you qualify for better mortgage terms and act quickly if the market shifts.

Everybody Loves Your Money

4 Signs Your Bank May Lower Your Savings Rate — And Where to Move Cash

Have you ever felt that quiet sinking feeling when your savings account stops growing the way it used to, even though you did nothing wrong? Interest rates don’t always drop overnight, and banks rarely send a warning email saying they plan to pay you less. But if you pay attention…

The Conversation

Donald Trump has made some bold claims on the US economy. But how do they stack up against the data?

In the annual State of the Union address in late February, the US president, Donald Trump, declared: “This is the golden age of America.” In a lengthy and wide-ranging address, the president told his fellow Americans that the nation was “bigger, better, richer and stronger” than ever before.

The Free Financial Advisor

5 Moves to Make Before the Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again in 2026

The next rate cut may not arrive quietly. When the Federal Reserve shifts direction, markets react fast, banks adjust even faster, and money starts flowing in new directions. Anyone who waits for the announcement before taking action will likely miss the best opportunities.

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Here’s How Much Your Mortgage Payment Drops for Every 0.25% Rate Cut

Calculate exactly how much your monthly mortgage payment decreases with every quarter-point rate cut, from $300k to $1m loans on 30-year fixed mortgages.

The Free Financial Advisor

How Trump’s New Fed Pick Could Change Your Interest Income Forever

Tighten your seatbelt for this one. Interest income, the kind that grows quietly inside savings accounts and money market funds, might feel the wind changing soon. Discussions around influence on the U.S. central bank and potential leadership direction keep surfacing whenever Donald Trump stays politically active. People care because central…

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘Made in America’ renaissance is not just a bust. It’s a fantasy

IN FOCUS: Economists and lawmakers say the president’s claims of a manufacturing boom are more like a bust. Alex Woodward reports

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