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Powell Says 'Not Appropriate' to be Reactively Tighten Rates on Iran War; Fed to Wait and Watch Oil Shock
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Powell Says 'Not Appropriate' to be Reactively Tighten Rates on Iran War; Fed to Wait and Watch Oil Shock

Powell signaled a “wait-and-watch” approach for assessing the inflationary effects of the supply shock stemming from the U.S.-Iran war and expressed confidence in inflation returning to the central bank’s target.

By Shanthi RexalineMar 30, 2026, 12:49 PM ET
Fed’s Goolsbee, Bostic Signal Rates to Stay Higher for Longer Amid Sticky Inflation — Time to Accumulate Dollar on Dips?
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Fed’s Goolsbee, Bostic Signal Rates to Stay Higher for Longer Amid Sticky Inflation — Time to Accumulate Dollar on Dips?

Fed officials highlight sticky inflation, downplay weak jobs data, and caution against premature rate cuts, reinforcing a higher-for-longer policy stance.

By Shanthi RexalineFeb 24, 2026, 10:27 AM ET
Fed’s Waller Sees March Cut/Pause as Toss-Up; Flags 2 Metrics as Deciding Factors
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Fed’s Waller Sees March Cut/Pause as Toss-Up; Flags 2 Metrics as Deciding Factors

Fed Governor Christopher Waller signals the March rate decision is a "coin flip” and flags labor and inflation as key metrics that will decide a cut or pause.

By Shanthi RexalineFeb 23, 2026, 10:29 AM ET