Event Brief
Fed to Cut Rates Despite Rising Oil Prices
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
Summary: CNBC Fed Survey predicts high oil prices will impact inflation and growth, yet the Fed may still cut rates this year.
WHO: Federal Reserve
WHAT: Cut interest rates
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 8:34 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: High oil prices are expected to increase inflation and slow growth.
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