With a Fed rate increase virtually certain, here's how markets may respond
The prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike has moved from speculation to near certainty, prompting investors, analysts, and everyday market participants to contemplate the ripple effects across equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities. While the headline number—an increase in the benchmark federal funds rate—will be closely watched, the deeper story lies in what that move signals about the s…
Sept. 11, 2026, 3:45 p.m.