With a Fed rate increase virtually certain, here's how markets may respond
When the Federal Reserve signals that a rate increase is almost a foregone conclusion, market participants begin to shift their focus from the mere fact of higher borrowing costs to the deeper implications that such a move carries for the broader economy. The anticipation of a hike, especially one that appears inevitable, triggers a cascade of strategic adjustments across equities, fixed income, …
Sept. 11, 2026, 3:45 p.m.