Why Rate Hikes Might Not Crash the Market in 2026
When the Fed raises interest rates, it can slow inflation and economic growth, and also weigh down the stock market. The Fed raised interest rates last week, the first time it’s done so since 2023. But when it actually began raising rates in the previous year to slow down inflation, the results were devastating: the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) fell by more than 19%.
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Read MoreSector Update: Tech Stocks Gain Monday Afternoon
Tech stocks were higher Monday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (X
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Read MoreThe Bank of Japan raises interest rates. How will deposits, loans, and prices change? Money matters to check for your household
The Bank of Japan raises interest rates. How will deposits, loans, and prices change? Money matters to check for your household
Even when you see news that “interest rates have risen,” it is not always easy to understand the immediate impact on your daily life.
On September 18, 2026,
Read MoreMarket Indexes Rally as Oil Retreats and Chip Stocks Surge
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The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.8%, the S&P 500 1.2%, and the Dow 0.5% by midday Monday.
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Meta Platforms jumped 8.6% as its Muse AI agent topped free iPhone downloads for three days.
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Brent crude fell about 3.4% to $100.30 after approaching $110 last week.
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Read MoreThe Bond Market Sounds an Alarm. The Stock Market Will Make a Big Move if History Repeats.
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Treasury bond yields have increased substantially due to concerns about inflation, the national debt, and growing corporate bond supply.
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The 10-year Treasury bond yielded more than 5% when the market closed on Sept. 18, marking the highest payout in nearly two decades.
The Burst
Sports Betting’s $25 Billion Future: How DraftKings Is Dominating the Market
It seems like right now is a good time to bet on sports betting companies. More than half of the U.S. states have opened their doors to sports betting by legalizing it in one form or the other. This has quite really opened floodgates for companies engaged in the segment, including today’s main star,
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What Does Buffett Know?
When the rest of Wall Street was riding the AI-fueled tech rally last year, the Oracle of Omaha was quietly doing the opposite, selling more stocks than he bought and stacking cash to the tune of a staggering $347 billion. While the S&P 500 was hitting fresh highs and investors were throwing money at growth stocks,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
#1 Most Important Rule That Made Millions
When Mark Minervini won the US Trading Championships, some attributed his victory to luck. As the years went by and he kept winning the narrative changed. Then he decided to enter the competition again, and naysayers told him not to risk his reputation. He went on to win once again, out-trading every other competitor and coming top of the podium in the $1 million+ category.
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