The Latest Breaking News from Jerome Powell

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 · Mar 19

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 · Mar 19

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 · Mar 19

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 · Mar 18

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.

Barchart · Mar 18

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 · Mar 18

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 · Mar 18

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 · Mar 18

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.

Axios · Mar 17

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…

Barchart · Mar 17