She warned that, depending on how long the Iran war lasts, inflation could again soar past four percent. The United States unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, government data showed, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent. Analysts say a relatively steady unemployment rate has been masking churn beneath the surface. - 'Rock and a hard place' -Some Fed policymakers, however, have been cautious in describing the possible inflationary shocks of the war. To Daco, however, uncertainty means the Fed is more likely to hold rates steady "for a long period of time."

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 15, 2026 03:14 UTC