聯準會預計將維持利率不變
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady
在2026年3月18日，聯準會預計將聯邦基金利率維持在3.5%至3.75%的區間。
On March 18, 2026, the Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its federal funds rate within the 3.5%–3.75% range.
這種審慎的態度源於美國與伊朗衝突所引發的全球經濟不確定性。
This cautious approach stems from global economic uncertainty caused by the conflict between the United States and Iran.
因此，聯邦公開市場委員會面臨著兩難的局面：既要抑制物價上漲，又要支持疲軟的勞動市場。
Consequently, the Federal Open Market Committee faces a difficult balancing act: curbing price increases while supporting a cooling labor market.
投資人正密切關注即將發布的經濟預測摘要，該報告可能會反映出更具停滯性通膨的展望。
Investors are closely watching the upcoming Summary of Economic Projections, which may reflect a more stagflationary outlook.
此外，這段期間也標誌著領導階層的更迭，聯準會主席傑洛姆·鮑爾的任期將於2026年5月結束，凱文·沃什已被提名為繼任者。
Furthermore, this period is marked by a leadership transition, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s term concludes in May 2026, with Kevin Warsh nominated as his successor.
在聯準會應對此一「觀望」期的同時，官員們必須在處理衝突帶來的經濟餘波的同時，為機構方向的轉變做好準備。
As the Fed navigates this "wait-and-see" period, officials must manage the economic fallout of the ongoing conflict while preparing for a change in institutional direction.
