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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady at 3.50-3.75%, Notes Middle East Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.50-3.75%, citing solid economic growth and stable unemployment, but acknowledged elevated inflation and ongoing uncertainty due to Middle East tensions. The Fed remains attentive to risks impacting its dual mandate, with one governor dissenting in favor of a rate cut.
Date:
18.03.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
Quotes
| Instrument | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 1.147520 | -0.56239% |
| GBPUSD | 1.328640 | -0.50994% |
| USDJPY | 159.749000 | +0.48813% |
| XAUUSD | 4849.110000 | -3.12872% |
| USDCAD | 1.372140 | +0.22717% |
| NZDUSD | 0.581090 | -0.7847% |
| USDCHF | 0.792310 | +1.00198% |
| AUDUSD | 0.704540 | -0.79936% |
| EURGBP | 0.863650 | +0.060246% |
| EURJPY | 183.351000 | -0.015814% |
| GBPJPY | 212.256000 | -0.051327% |
| AUDJPY | 112.543000 | -0.27293% |
| CADJPY | 116.444000 | +0.29111% |
| CHFJPY | 201.687000 | -0.47226% |
| NZDJPY | 92.820000 | -0.26433% |
| GBPCHF | 1.052620 | +0.46289% |
| EURCHF | 0.909190 | +0.44079% |
| USDMXN | 17.779900 | +0.7539% |
| USDZAR | 16.935260 | +1.54129% |
| USDTRY | 44.211500 | +0.076283% |
| USDRUB | 83.876400 | +1.82944% |
| USDSEK | 9.383990 | +1.22432% |
| USDCNY | 6.872100 | -0.19896% |
Upcoming Important Events
| Time | Country | Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.03.2026 | ||||
| 21:00 | 🇯🇵 | BoJ Interest Rate Decision | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| 19.03.2026 | ||||
| 00:30 | 🇦🇺 | Employment Change (Feb) | 20.3 | 17.8 |
| 00:30 | 🇦🇺 | Unemployment Rate (Feb) | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| 03:00 | 🇯🇵 | BoJ Interest Rate Decision | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| 07:00 | 🇬🇧 | Employment Change (Jan) | -4 | 52 |
| 07:00 | 🇬🇧 | Unemployment Rate (Jan) | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| 08:30 | 🇨🇭 | Interest Rate Decision (Jan) | 0 | 0 |
| 08:30 | 🇨🇭 | SNB Interest Rate Decision | 0 | 0 |
| 12:00 | 🇬🇧 | BoE Interest Rate Decision | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| 12:00 | 🇬🇧 | Interest Rate Decision (Mar) | 3.75 | 3.75 |