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No Rate Cut Until December? How Crude Oil & Iran Upset Fed's Dual Mandate

By Schwab Network March 18, 2026 Neutral
No Rate Cut Until December? How Crude Oil & Iran Upset Fed's Dual Mandate
"The big action is going to be in the summary of economic projections and, of course, the press conference," says Joe Brusuelas on Wednesday's interest rate decision from the FOMC. He's leaning toward December for the next rate cut due to the committee staying "cautious" until the U.S.-Iran uncertainty subsides.
"The big action is going to be in the summary of economic projections and, of course, the press conference," says Joe Brusuelas on Wednesday's interest rate decision from the FOMC. He's leaning toward December for the next rate cut due to the committee staying "cautious" until the U.S.-Iran uncertainty subsides.