# Fed meeting: Iran war and Powell future add to uncertain outlook | The National

> Ahead of a two-day Fed meeting, analysts expected the Fed to hold rates near 3.6% amid war-driven inflation risks and leadership uncertainty. Brent was reported at $105.30 and WTI at $94.40 after Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions.

- Date: 2026-04-27 · published 2026-04-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19650-fed-meeting-iran-war-and-powell-future-add-to-uncertain-outlook-the-national
- Commodities: [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md)

## Why it matters

Expected rate holds and elevated crude keep inflation and input costs high for feed producers. The outlook is largely priced in, so the direct price impact is limited.

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| DXY | 2017-10-29 | [Pound To Dollar Exchange Rate Outlook: BoE And FOMC Meetings Ahead \| Exchange Rates UK](https://feedsoft.ai/events/68719-pound-to-dollar-exchange-rate-outlook-boe-and-fomc-meetings-ahead-exchange.md) | -0.2% | -1.6% |

## Sources

- thenationalnews.com: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/27/fed-meeting-iran-war-and-powell-future-add-to-uncertain-outlook/

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