Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady as Gas Prices Spike

March 19, 2026
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As gas prices in the United States skyrocket, the Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday and appeared to take a wait-and-see attitude on how the war in Iran will further impact the economy. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down what Fed chair Jerome Powell addressed about oil costs and affordability concerns.



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