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Fed rate hike fails to calm troubled markets as Dow falls 600 points. Expect more sharp swings in stocks and bonds.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026


The Federal Reserve announced a rate increase. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 600 points on the day of the announcement. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted losses.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-rate-hike-fails-to-calm-troubled-markets-as-dow-falls-600-points-expect-more-sharp-swings-in-stocks-and-bonds-5ffb55fe?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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