US Dollar Index

Product DXY

Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026

Timeline

Mar 18, 2026
Hawkish Hold

Fed maintains rates and raises inflation projections for 2026.
February 2026
Geopolitical Shock

US-Iran conflict begins, causing Brent crude to spike above $110.
Jan 18, 2026
First Pause

FOMC holds rates steady as inflation concerns begin to resurface.
Q4 2025
Easing Cycle

Fed cuts rates in three consecutive meetings (Sept, Oct, Dec).

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US Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Iran War; Hawkish Pause Signals Market Volatility

The US Federal Reserve maintained benchmark interest rates at 3.5%-3.75% on March 18, citing inflationary pressures from the ongoing US-Iran conflict and a surge in oil prices. The decision, while expected, reflects a cautious pivot as the central bank revised its 2026 inflation forecast upward to 2.7%.

Mar 19, 2026 2 sources