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The employee of a currency exchange shop counts U.S. dollar banknotes in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico July 27, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
Mar 18, 2026

Fed’s Treasury bill buying on track to moderate, amid work to rejigger bond holdings

The Federal Reserve plans to moderate Treasury bill purchases after mid-April while adjusting its bond holdings to better match market maturity profiles.

A cashier loads a turkey and other groceries for checkout at a Walmart Supercenter retail store in North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S., November 21, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
Mar 18, 2026

US producer prices surge in February on services

U.S. producer prices rose 0.7% in February, driven by services and rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict, signaling potential inflation pressures ahead.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 17, 2026

Wall Street ends up as traders turn to Fed

Wall Street ended higher with travel stocks leading gains as the Federal Reserve started its policy meeting amid inflation and geopolitical worries.

Specialist Anthony Matesic, left, and trader Patrick Casey work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Mar 13, 2026

Wall Street closes lower, posts weekly loss as war on Iran fuels inflation worries

Wall Street stocks closed lower amid escalating Iran conflict, causing oil price surges and inflation worries, impacting U.S. markets and economic outlook.

FILE PHOTO: Kevin Warsh, Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution and lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, speaks during the Sohn Investment Conference in New York City, U.S., May 8, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo
Mar 13, 2026

Warsh’s room to move at the Fed may narrow in a war-clouded outlook

Kevin Warsh's potential to ease Fed monetary policy is limited by rising oil prices and inflation risks amid the Iran conflict, delaying expected rate cuts.

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 12, 2026

Wall St ends sharply lower as intensifying Iran war, soaring crude prompt selloff

U.S. stocks dropped sharply amid escalating Iran conflict and crude oil prices nearing $100 per barrel, raising inflation fears and market selloff.

U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Mar 12, 2026

Dollar nears 2026 highs as volatile oil fans inflation spike fears

The U.S. dollar approaches its highest level since 2026 amid rising oil and gas prices, prompting inflation concerns and potential central bank rate hikes.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 5, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 11, 2026

S&P 500, Dow end lower as escalating Iran war sours risk appetite

U.S. stocks closed lower amid escalating Iran conflict, rising oil prices, and inflation concerns despite a moderate CPI report. Dow fell 0.61%, Nasdaq gained 0.08%.

People shop at Zabar's supermarket in New York City, U.S., November 26, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Mar 11, 2026

US consumer inflation steady before Iran conflict drives up oil prices

U.S. consumer prices rose moderately in February with steady rents and rising gasoline costs before the Iran conflict escalated oil prices. Inflation remains steady but geopolitical risks loom.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 5, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 5, 2026

Wall Street closes down as Middle East fears push US oil up 8%

U.S. stocks declined amid Middle East tensions, pushing crude oil prices up 8.5% to $81 per barrel, raising inflation and Federal Reserve rate cut concerns.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 3, 2026

Wall Street indexes end lower as Middle East conflict fans inflation fears

Wall Street indexes closed lower as the Middle East conflict escalates, raising concerns over inflation and energy prices amid volatile oil markets.

US dollar firms on renewed inflation risks; market pares back rate-cut outlook 
Mar 3, 2026

US dollar firms on renewed inflation risks; market pares back rate-cut outlook 

The US dollar strengthened against major currencies due to Middle East conflict and inflation fears, causing markets to delay expected interest rate cuts.

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