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Two central banks, two realities: a divided FED and an ECB under pressure

Fed holds rates, Powell stays on Yesterday, as widely expected, the Federal Reserve decided to keep rates unchanged in the 3.50%–3.75% range. However, the Fed’s board is far from unified. Three regional Fed presidents (Hammack, Kashkari, and Logan) voted against maintaining the easing bias (the language suggesting the next move is more likely a cut…

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FED and ECB hold rates in March 2026: Savings Portfolio at 1.60% (EUR) and 3.25% (USD)

In their March 2026 meeting, both the Federal Reserve (FED) and the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep interest rates unchanged. The conflict with Iran and the resulting rise in oil prices have added uncertainty to an already complex environment, reinforcing the wait-and-see stance of both central banks.

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