New Delhi, March 18 -- The US Federal Reserve meeting begins on March 18, with the outcome due on March 19. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is deliberating on policy rates and its stance at a time of heightened market volatility, with the risks of rising inflation and slowing growth looming due to US President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

While the market expects the US central bank to keep interest rates unchanged, all eyes will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's projections on inflation and growth.

"The FOMC is anticipated to maintain the federal funds rate at its current range of 4.25 per cent to 4.50 per cent. This decision aligns with the Fed's cautious approach amid economic uncertainties, particularly those arising from ...