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Fed Considers Rate Hikes Amid Middle East Tensions

3/23/2026

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  • Escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, have driven volatility in equities and the cryptocurrency market.
  • The Federal Reserve is reassessing policy due to rising energy prices.
  • Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated a potential shift toward rate hikes.
  • A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas report warns that closing the Hormuz Strait could push oil near $100 per barrel, and the Fed's October decision will be crucial.