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Fed meeting updates: FOMC set to hold rates steady as oil prices soar

Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images It's the second Fed day of 2026, and America's economic woes are making headlines. The Federal Open Market Committee will announce its March interest rate decision at 2 p.m. ET. The meeting comes on the heels of a dismal February jobs report and an escalating conflict between the US and Iran that's thrown oil markets into chaos. Business Insider will follow the news all day, including insights from economists, market analysts, and central...

17 Mar, 15:59 — 18 Mar, 09:54
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