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US Fed set to keep rates steady as Iran war shocks energy and supply chains
Economy
Published on 28 April 2026
Policymakers weigh energy and shipping disruptions
The US Federal Reserve has started a two-day meeting, with markets expecting policymakers to keep interest rates unchanged. The decision comes as fallout from the Iran war continues to ripple through global energy prices and supply chains, creating uncertainty for growth and inflation in the world’s largest economy.
- Fed meeting begins with expectations of steady interest rates
- Iran war effects are pressuring energy prices
- Supply-chain disruptions add uncertainty to the outlook
- Policy signals could impact global markets
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