Federal Reserve holds policy steady as it balances growth and inflation concerns

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2026.03.18 18:15
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As expected, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark fed funds rate range unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%.Bitcoin remained sharply lower on the session, trading at $71,600.Chairman Jerome Powell's post-meeting press conference begins at 2:30 PM ET.