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  1. Policies related to the Iran war, announced on May 29th, have led to consequences including spiking petrol prices and increased shipping costs, impacting the US market.
  2. Market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions, including attacks on Iran, has caused oil and gold prices to react, prompting the FED to consider its stance on inflation and interest rates.
  3. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East are causing market caution, leading to questions about the future path of monetary policy and oil market stability.
  4. Recession fears are causing a market decline, specifically impacting the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Fed Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points; Market Volatility Continues

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What happened

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The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% on September 16, marking the first increase since 2023 due to resilient economic activity and domestic spending. The central bank stated that inflation remains elevated, and the hike is intended to support a return to its 2% inflation goal. Global markets reacted to the move, with government bonds worldwide selling off sharply amid strong U.S. growth data and higher oil prices.

From fool.com, hindustantimes.com

Why it matters

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The rate hikes introduce a more restrictive backdrop, leading to higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. This policy shift impacts growth-sensitive financial earnings and weighs on global equities. The market is currently pricing a 68.6% likelihood of a further quarter-point rate hike at the next Federal Reserve meeting.

Geopolitical risks in the Middle East and the ongoing market decline are factors analysts are monitoring alongside the rate hike decision.

From fool.com, hindustantimes.com

Who's involved

  • FEDThe central bank responsible for setting monetary policy in the United States.
  • Federal Open Market CommitteeThe committee of the United States Federal Reserve that sets policy.
  • Jerome PowellThe president of the FED and leader of the central bank.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • NasdaqSpeculative

    The exchange's tracked companies could face higher costs for loans and credit lines due to the rate hikes.

How it developed

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  1. FED raises rates due to strong growth, weighing on global equities.1 source
  2. FED confirms rate hikes are mid-cycle, boosting Nasdaq outlook.1 source
  3. Healthcare stocks are emerging as a durable outperformer despite Fed rate hikes.1 source
  4. Following the Fed's meeting, market uncertainty cleared up, leading to a rally influenced by the rate hike decision, as covered by financial commentators.Sub-event
  5. Fed-driven sell-off precedes market comeback on Nasdaq.1 source
  6. Nasdaq rebounded after initial market struggle caused by Fed policy update.1 source
  7. Market volatility is underway as the likelihood of future FED rate hikes causes market decline, with tech euphoria offering some offset.Sub-event
  8. Rate hike probability is rapidly climbing.1 source
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  1. Wells Fargo issued stock ratings (downgrade/upgrade) for Eagle Materials and Qualcomm amid Fed rate hike fears.Sub-event
  2. The Federal Reserve's hiking cycle is causing market pressure, leading Goldman Sachs to acquire a covered-call ETF.Sub-event
  3. CPI report eased immediate pressure for the FED to raise interest rates.1 source
  4. Fed rate hike indications cause stock market slips.1 source
  5. Nasdaq declined due to fears of a Fed rate hike.1 source

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