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Fed Holds, Markets Slide: Why Consumer Staples and Healthcare Tumbled While Banks Climbed
The Fed held rates but raised its inflation outlook, sparking a broad market selloff led by consumer staples and healthcare while banks bucked the trend.
James McAllister • March 19, 2026
Economy
Fed Likely to Hold Rates as Iran Conflict Clouds Policy Debate
Geopolitical shock from Iran and oil above $100 push markets to price a Fed hold — implications for yields, growth vs. v…
Catherine Walsh • Mar 18
Markets
Reddit (RDDT) Jumps as Risk-On Sentiment Returns; S&P 500 Posts Best Day in Five Weeks
Reddit rallies as risk-on flow returns — S&P 500 jumps 1.2% in its best day in five weeks, lifting tech and ad-driven na…
Tyler Brooks • Mar 18
Economy
SEC Considers Ending Quarterly Reporting — What It Would Mean for U.S. Investors
The SEC’s review of quarterly reporting could cut corporate costs but weaken transparency — here’s what investors and is…
Diana Kowalski • Mar 18
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