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Fed releases March meeting economic projections, setting fresh guideposts for markets

The Federal Reserve published its Summary of Economic Projections from the March 17–18, 2026 FOMC meeting, updating outlooks for growth, unemployment, inflation and the policy rate. Investors are parsing the new dot plot for clues on the path of rates and implications across stocks, credit and ETFs.

Markets

Geopolitical shock threatens a fragile U.S. housing recovery

Rising geopolitical risk is reviving inflation fears and nudging borrowing costs higher, complicating a hoped‑for rebound in the U.S. housing market.

Banking

Fed Releases Audited 2025 Financial Statements, Offering Fresh Transparency on Balance Sheet and Operations

The Federal Reserve published its annual audited financial statements for 2025, providing investors and policymakers with final, independently reviewed figures on the central bank’s balance sheet, income, and operations across the 12 Reserve Banks.

Markets

U.S. Growth Slows to 0.7% in Q4 as Core Inflation Holds at 3.1% in January

The U.S. economy expanded at a 0.7% annualized pace in the fourth quarter, while January core PCE inflation registered 3.1% year over year, underscoring steady price pressures as growth cooled.

Markets

Mortgage rates climb to seven-month high, testing spring housing demand

U.S. mortgage rates have risen to their highest level since September, following a jump in bond yields amid geopolitical tensions. The move tightens affordability just as the spring housing market gets underway.