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Schwab Market Update

Fed Seen Pausing Later as PPI, Oil Get Early Focus

The Fed is seen keeping rates paused at its meeting today, but investors await key economic and rate projections. PPI and crude are front and center early with inflation fears up.
March 18, 2026

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Line chart comparing largest 3 stocks and largest 10 stocks in S&P500 1990-2025

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