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Fed keeps interest rates on hold, cautious about the war, jobs, and oil prices

美联储维持利率不变，谨慎对待战争、就业和油价

An image of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appears on-screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, March 18, 2026. The U.S. central bank declined on Wednesday to lower interest rates, likely a result of higher prices linked to the war in Iran.

An image of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appears on-screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, March 18, 2026. The U.S. central bank declined on Wednesday to lower interest rates, likely a result of higher prices linked to the war in Iran.

2026-03-18  558词  中等
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So, it came as no surprise on Wednesday when the Federal Reserve announced it was keeping interest rates steady. “We’re in a difficult situation,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a news conference. “We have to just wait and see what happens. And it will come down to how long the current situation lasts and then ... the effects on prices.”

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