March 16, 2026
Economy
Fed Hawks Dig In: Will Inflationary Oil Shock Force a Policy Shift?
With the Fed Funds rate at 3.75%, hawkish dissent from Governors Miran and Waller challenges market expectations for Q2 rate cuts as Iran-driven oil shocks threaten to extend inflation's six-year run above target.
By Sarah Chen
Markets
Goldman Sachs Navigates Geopolitical Tensions: How Market Volatility Fuels Trading Revenue
While bank stocks crumble on Iran war fears, Goldman Sachs turns geopolitical chaos into trading gold through derivatives and market-making dominance.
James McAllister
Economy
Iran War Throws Wrench into Fed's Rate Cut Plans
Tyler Brooks
Economy
Stagflation Fears Rise: How Geopolitical Tensions Could Derail Rate Cut Hopes
As Middle East tensions threaten energy markets, the Fed faces a 1970s-style dilemma that could trap consumers between persistent inflation and slowing growth.
Catherine Walsh
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