With a Fed rate increase virtually certain, here's what market reactions could look like
When the Federal Reserve signals that a rate hike is essentially inevitable, the financial markets begin a complex dance of anticipation, adjustment, and speculation. While the headline figure—an increase in the benchmark interest rate—might seem straightforward, the ripple effects permeate virtually every corner of the global economy. Understanding how markets typically respond, and why, can hel…
Sept. 11, 2026, 3:45 p.m.