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We are not responsible for HKT's privacy or other data-related practices. Stock Market News From Sept. 16, 2026: Dow Sinks 630 Points After Fed Raises Rates The Fed delivered a quarter-point increase in interest rates, but investors see more hikes ahead. The federal-funds rate target is now at 3.75%-4% .
Investors priced in a roughly 13% chance that rates end the year at these levels, the CME Fed Watch tool showed. Traders are now betting the central bank will deliver additional rate increases before year end. Odds of one more 25-basis-point increase sat at nearly 52%, while the probability of 50-basis-point-increase was at over 35%.
Stocks Reacted in a Funny Way to the Fed Rate Hike. Here’s What Usually Happens. The market’s initial muted response stands out given how traders have typically reacted to the Fed’s policy shifts.
Stocks rallied, countering the traditional narrative that rate hikes are bad for stocks. Why Stocks Are Loving the Fed’s Rate Hike Even If Trump Hates It Nvidia looks like a bargain, OpenAI reveals 6 ‘concerning’ incidents, and more news to start your day.
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