Crypto · 12 March, 2026 · 1 min read
Fed Headlines Central Bank Rate Decisions
Markets await Fed rate decisions, shaping major macroeconomic expectations this week. Bitcoin trades near $73,000 as policy decisions loom.
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Central Bank Calendar
From the available CoinDesk source, I can see that the week of March 16-20, 2026 is pivotal for central bank decisions, with seven major central banks announcing interest-rate decisions.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to maintain rates in the range of 3.50%-3.75%, with the FOMC also releasing economic projections and Fed Chair holding a press conference.
Other major decisions include the Bank of England (est. 3.75%), European Central Bank (est. 2.15%), Swiss National Bank (est. 0%), Bank of Japan (est. 0.75%), and Central Bank of Brazil (est. 14.50%).