U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-FEDERAL RESERVE-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(260318) -- WASHINGTON, March 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, March 18, 2026. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to maintain its target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5-3.75 percent, in line with market expectations. (Photo by Li Yuanqing/Xinhua)

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