Brutal week of major announcements and rising energy costs
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By Neo
Published on March 16, 2026.
The global financial system is preparing for a challenging week as the world's most powerful central banks prepare to deal with rising oil prices and geopolitical friction. Interest rate decisions from seven major central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, are expected to be made this week, potentially causing volatility across markets including Bitcoin. The focus is shifting to inflation as crude oil prices rise above $100 per barrel. The Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, is leading his second-to-last Federal Open Market Committee meeting before his term ends. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is also expected to release the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Wednesday, March 18. Meanwhile, the digital asset market has seen a rare "green morning" during Asian trading, with most assets showing gains.
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