US Fed keeps rates unchanged for second straight meeting at 3.5%–3.75%; signals one rate cut this year: 5 key takeaways

The US Federal Reserve announced its second monetary policy decision for 2026 after a two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, keeping its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.5% to 3.75% for the second consecutive time on Wednesday, March 18.

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