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marketwatch_top apr 17, 2026

Is the inflation scare over? Iran cease-fire leads to hope for more Fed interest-rate cuts.

Iran cease-fire may reduce inflation, potentially allowing Fed interest-rate cuts.

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u.s. inflation is expected to worsen before improving, but price increases linked to the iran war could begin to fade this summer. that potential easing could open the door for the federal reserve to cut interest rates again. the cease-fire in iran has led to some hope for more fed cuts, as geopolitical tensions that drove up energy costs may subside.
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