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Fed Holds Rates Amid Rising Oil, Trump Pressures Powell

3/19/2026

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The Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates as oil prices rose due to the Iran conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, to resign.
Powell said he intends to remain until the Justice Department investigation concludes.
Powell's current term ends on May 15.
He can continue serving on the Federal Reserve Board until early 2028.

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Story summary

The Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates as oil prices rose due to the Iran conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, to resign.
Powell said he intends to remain until the Justice Department investigation concludes.
Powell's current term ends on May 15.
He can continue serving on the Federal Reserve Board until early 2028.