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[Breaking] Fed to Cut Rates Only Once This Year... Raises Inflation Forecast for the Year Amid War-Driven Inflation
Bull/Bear Index 44.5/100
global ▼ Bear Impact 90/100 Maeil Business Mar 18, 2026 Read original ↗

[Breaking] Fed to Cut Rates Only Once This Year... Raises Inflation Forecast for the Year Amid War-Driven Inflation

The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has held its benchmark interest rate at 3.5-3.75%, signaling only one rate cut for this year due to rising inflation concerns. Fears of oil-driven price hikes are growing amid the potential for a prolonged war with Iran, leading the Fed to revise its annual inflation forecast upwards. Among the members, only the pro-Trump Myron advocated for a rate cut.

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"[Breaking] Fed to Cut Rates Only Once This Year... Raises Inflation Forecast for the Year Amid War-Driven Inflation" — BullBear's AI rates this story as a bearish (negative) signal for markets, with a market-impact score of 90 out of 100. The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has held its benchmark interest rate at 3.5-3.75%, signaling only one rate cut for this year due to rising inflation concerns. Fears of oil-driven price hikes are growing amid the potential for a prolonged war with Iran, leading the Fed to revise its annual inflation forecast upwards. Among the members, only the pro-Trump Myron advocated for a rate cut. Reported by Maeil Business on March 18, 2026. The call is verified against the actual 24-hour price move on BullBear's public conviction ledger.

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