With a Fed rate increase virtually certain, here's how markets may respond
When the Federal Reserve signals that a rate hike is virtually inevitable, market participants begin to adjust their expectations and strategies well before the official announcement. The prospect of higher borrowing costs reverberates across virtually every asset class, influencing equities, bonds, currencies, commodities, and even real‑estate markets. Understanding how these dynamics play out c…
Sept. 11, 2026, 3:45 p.m.