As a Federal Reserve rate increase becomes nearly certain, here's what to expect from the markets
When the Federal Reserve signals that a rate hike is virtually inevitable, market participants scramble to gauge the ripple effects across equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities. While the headline news—another increment in the benchmark federal funds rate—may dominate headlines, the deeper story lies in how investors interpret what that higher‑cost environment means for economic growth, co…
Sept. 11, 2026, 3:45 p.m.