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SPECIAL REPORT: 'Deer In The Headlights' Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged | Axel Merk

Adam Taggart | Thoughtful Money® Mar 18, 2026

Summary

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, signaling a cautious 'deer in the headlights' approach to current economic uncertainty.

Portfolio manager Axel Merk provides immediate analysis on the FOMC statement and Jerome Powell's press conference implications.

Discussion covers potential impacts on inflation trends and what the Fed's inaction means for future monetary policy direction.