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

NPR Business March 18, 2026 · 9:00 am Read Original
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The Federal Reserve's job is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market.

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Source NPR Business
Published Mar 18, 2026 · 9:00 am
Article ID rteuoo2
Original URL Open source
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