Fed maintains US interest rates during period of uncertainty about war and inflation

Reference interest rates remain between 3.5% and 3.75% in the US economy.

The decision was announced by the Federal Reserve (Fed) this Wednesday, after the meeting that brought together the main officials, which began the day before. Corresponds to the expectations created among economists and analysts (98.9% probabilityaccording to the CME Group portal), after expectations about a cut fell (to 0.0%), as a result of the war in the Middle East, which has lasted since February 27th.

This is the second maintenance decision in a row, following the cuts decided at the September, October and December meetings.

Starting at 6:30 pm (Portugal time), the still president of the Fed, Jerome Powell, will speak. Attention will naturally be focused on the signs about the impact of the conflict on the North American economy, particularly in terms of pricesstarting with the energy sector.