US Fed meeting, March 17 -- The US Federal Reserve will begin its two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Tuesday, March 17, with its policy decision due on Wednesday, March 18. This will mark the first meeting of the US central bank since the outbreak of the US-Iran war.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will assess key economic indicators, including inflation trends and labour market conditions, before announcing its interest rate decision. After the meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will release a statement and speak to the media during a press conference.

The Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate currently stands in the range of 3.5% to 3.75%. At its January meeting, the Fed opted to hold rates ...