Federal Reserve Holds Rates at 3.60 Percent as Iran War Drives Inflation and Delays Policy Cuts

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.60 percent as the war in Iran disrupts inflation forecasts.Jerome Powell signaled that rising energy prices and a weakening labor market make rate cuts unlikely until December.The decision follows a loss of 92,000 jobs in February and occurs despite political pressure from Donald Trump.A DOJ investigation is currently delaying the Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank.
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