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The Fed Holds Rates at 3.5% and Projects Just One Cut in 2026 — Powell Says Inflation Isn't Falling as Fast as Hoped
The FOMC keeps rates unchanged at 3.5-3.75% with a lone dissent favoring a cut, while Powell's cautious inflation remarks send markets lower by 0.7% across the board.
Jake Trader★Mar 19, 2026★5 min read
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Markets Edge Higher as the Fed Opens Its March Meeting — NVIDIA Rallies Post-GTC While Micron Surges on Memory Demand
The S&P 500 gains 0.25% and the Nasdaq adds 0.47% as investors digest GTC announcements and position ahead of the Fed's rate decision, with Micron rallying on AI memory chip demand.
Jake Trader★Mar 18, 2026★4 min read
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February CPI Holds at 2.4% as Rent Posts Its Smallest Gain Since 2021 — But Oil Prices Cloud the Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports February inflation at 2.4% annually with core CPI at 2.5%, while rent's 0.1% monthly gain signals shelter disinflation is finally arriving.
Jake Trader★Mar 12, 2026★4 min read