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Fed Faces Stagflation Concerns Amid War and Rising Oil

3/16/2026

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The Federal Reserve will meet on March 18 to discuss interest rates amid the war with Iran and rising oil prices.
Economists expect the Fed to keep the benchmark rate at 3.5% to 3.75%.
Stagflation concerns rise as mixed job data and inflation data fuel economic worries.
The confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair is stalled due to a legal investigation involving current Chair Jerome Powell.
The outcome of these discussions could significantly impact the U.S. economy.

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Story summary

The Federal Reserve will meet on March 18 to discuss interest rates amid the war with Iran and rising oil prices.
Economists expect the Fed to keep the benchmark rate at 3.5% to 3.75%.
Stagflation concerns rise as mixed job data and inflation data fuel economic worries.
The confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair is stalled due to a legal investigation involving current Chair Jerome Powell.
The outcome of these discussions could significantly impact the U.S. economy.