Mar 18, 2026 • 5 min

Fed holds interest rates steady — here’s what that means for consumers

From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the Fed's March interest rate decision may affect your finances.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 1 min

Fed holds rates and sticks to single cut projection for 2026

Statement notes elevated uncertainty from events in the Middle East and risks to both sides of the dual mandate

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Mar 18, 2026 • 4 min

Healthy Returns: Stopping GLP-1s raises risk of heart attack, stroke and death, study says

Research finds that even short gaps in treatment with a GLP-1 can drive up risks of heart attack, stroke and death in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 1 min

Fed expected to keep interest rates on hold as Iran war muddies outlook

Investors have trimmed bets on US monetary policy easing this year as surging energy prices risk jump in inflation

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Mar 18, 2026 • 2 min

Vice President Vance to meet with oil industry as White House plans more actions to address fuel prices

Consumers are seeing fuel prices rapidly rise as the Iran war has triggered the biggest oil supply disruption in history.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

FDA approves psoriasis pill from J&J that rivals shots Tremfya, Skyrizi

Johnson & Johnson said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its once-daily psoriasis pill, the first oral option to rival best-selling shots.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 1 min

How hard will war hit the Gulf’s economies?

The highly globalised UAE has felt the impact of conflict more than insular Saudi Arabia

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

Cramer weighs in on 'hack downgrade' of Starbucks — and what's behind Amazon's dip

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

JPMorgan Chase taps Dwyane Wade, Tom Brady for new athlete wealth management push

JPMorgan's move reflects growing competition among banks and wealth managers to serve athletes, who are increasingly becoming entrepreneurs and investors.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 1 min

Trump ally warns US economy not strong enough to cope with Iran war

One-time pick to lead key statistics body EJ Antoni says inflation was ‘worse than we thought’ even before conflict

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

Meta will pay Instagram, TikTok and YouTube creators with big followings to post on Facebook

Meta is offering monthly guaranteed pay and boosted reach for creators to start posting on Facebook's Reels.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 5 min

188-year-old NYC pharmacy has been 'packed like sardines'—all because of $40 headbands and FX's 'Love Story'

Twenty-somethings are flocking to a nearly 200-year-old pharmacy in New York to buy headbands once worn by Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, the drugstore's owners say.

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