Fed says, ‘don’t worry’.

<p><strong>Thursday 19th March 2026</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://www.nab.com.au/content/dam/nabrwd/documents/notice/corporate/nab-research-disclaimer.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NAB Markets Research Disclaimer</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.nab.com.au/financial-services-guide?S_KWCID=SEACT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Financial Services Guide | Information on our services -</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nab.com.au/financial-services-guide?S_KWCID=SEACT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NAB</a></p><br><p>Despite mounting geopolitical risks and a surge in oil prices, the Federal Reserve is maintaining a remarkably dovish stance, holding rates steady while signaling that a future cut remains a priority. Phil talks with NAB’s Gavin Friend to explore the central bank's curious optimism as it simultaneously upgrades its US GDP and inflation forecasts …