As a Fed rate increase becomes virtually certain, here's what market responses could look like
When the Federal Reserve signals that a rate hike is almost inevitable, market participants scramble to gauge the likely fallout across equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities. While the mere expectation of tighter monetary policy can already be baked into asset prices, the precise manner in which the Fed implements the increase—its size, timing, and accompanying forward guidance—often deter…
Sept. 11, 2026, 3:45 p.m.