FOMC Report
Mar 18, 2026
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March FOMC: Rates unchanged at 3.50–3.75%. Powell says "nobody knows" how the Iran war will impact the economy. The dot plot shifts hawkish. Gold breaks $5,000. The Dow posts its worst FOMC day since December 2024.
Jan 28, 2026
Fed holds steady at 3.50%–3.75%. Gold surges to $5,300. S&P 500 touches 7,000. What the pause means for markets.