March 18, 2026
Key points
At 12:00pm, the Federal Reserve announces its monetary policy decision.
Oil prices stabilize somewhat after Iraq resumes crude exports through Turkey.
Eurozone inflation is confirmed to have risen in February to 1.9% year-over-year.
Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in February, exceeding expectations.
The Bank of Canada concludes its policy meeting today at 7:45am, with expectations of keeping its benchmark rate unchanged.
The skinny
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