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Article NPR Business

The Federal Reserve is facing tough choices as the economy faces deep uncertainty

NPR Business March 18, 2026 · 8:49 am Read Original
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−100 Bearish 0 +100 Bullish

The Federal Reserve's job is getting tougher, as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran and a weakening job market. The central bank is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady today.

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Source NPR Business
Published Mar 18, 2026 · 8:49 am
Article ID jpuhp1n
Original URL Open source
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Optimistic 24.4
−100Neutral+100
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