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Fed leaves rates unchanged, says geopolitical uncertainty clouds outlook

World | 2026-03-18 at 21:30 UTC | Source: cointelegraph.com
The effect on energy prices from the Iran war will impact the economy, but the size and scope of the macroeconomic shock are still unknown.
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