March 18, 2026

Key points At 12:00pm, the Federal Reserve announces its monetary policy decision. Oil prices stabilize somewhat after Iraq resumes crude exports through Turkey. Eurozone inflation is confirmed to have risen in February to 1.9% year-over-year. Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in February, exceeding expectations. The Bank of Canada concludes its policy meeting today at 7:45am, with expectations of keeping its benchmark rate unchanged.