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The Fed held a meeting on March 17–18, 2026 and decided to *hold interest rates at 3.50–3.75%*. Powell said inflation has not declined as expected (PCE forecast for 2026 rose to 2.7%), so the projection is only one rate cut this year—the market is actually pricing in zero cuts for 2026. Immediate reaction: Treasury yields rose, equities came under pressure, the dollar tends to strengthen.
Today (March 24) there is no new decision; the market is still digesting The Fed's "wait-and-see" tone plus energy risks from the Middle East. Do you want details on its impact on crypto or the rupiah?