- The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid rising inflation driven by soaring energy prices from the Iran conflict.
- Chair Jerome Powell signals he will remain on the Board of Governors after his term as chair ends in mid-May.
- Senate Banking Committee approves Kevin Wars
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