Iran Strikes Impact on Fed Rate Decision 🇺🇸

Iran's strikes threaten inflation and hiring, likely causing the Fed to pause its rate hikes amid economic uncertainty.

Iran Strikes Impact on Fed Rate Decision 🇺🇸
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31.2K views • Mar 17, 2026
Iran Strikes Impact on Fed Rate Decision 🇺🇸

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The sudden shock to the U.S. economy threatens to keep inflation high and challenge employers’ ability to hire. As a result, the Fed is expected to pause its rate cut. The central bank will also issue new forecasts as its leadership is set to change in May. CNBC’s Matt Peterson reports.

Reporting by: Matt Peterson
Produced and Edited by: Carlos Waters
Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin
Additional footage: Getty Images

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