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Fed Rate Cuts Delayed

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Benzinga

1,219 Views • Mar 17, 2026

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Economists warn Americans face a longer wait for rate cuts as the Iran war drives energy prices higher. The Fed is expected to hold rates at 3.5–3.75% on March 18, with rising oil costs threatening to push inflation further above the 2% target. Mortgage rates climbed to 6.26% as of March 16.