India, March 18 -- The Chair of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, is scheduled to reveal the results of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting today. He is anticipated to speak to the press following the meeting to reveal the policy decision.

The FOMC, responsible for setting rates, is set to meet for a two-day session on March 17-18, 2026. This meeting holds particular importance as it marks the first since the intensification of conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has caused turmoil in global markets.

The policy announcement is planned for 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on March 18, following which Powell will hold a press conference.

After the policy statement is released, Powell will co...