As a Federal Reserve rate increase becomes almost certain, here's what the markets may do
When the Federal Reserve signals that a rate hike is virtually inevitable, market participants scramble to interpret the broader ramifications for equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities. While the immediate reaction often centers on short‑term price moves, a deeper analysis reveals a complex web of expectations about growth, inflation, corporate earnings, and monetary policy transmission. T…
Sept. 11, 2026, 3:45 p.m.