Country: US | Published: 2026-09-17
U.S. stocks ended lower after the Federal Reserve delivered a rate hike paired with a hawkish signal that more tightening could follow, leaving investors edgy despite the central b
U.S. stocks ended lower after the Federal Reserve delivered a rate hike paired with a hawkish signal that more tightening could follow, leaving investors edgy despite the central bank building credibility on inflation. Wall Street firms, including Goldman Sachs, now see another hike as soon as October, keeping borrowing-cost expectations elevated. Geopolitical friction added to the backdrop, with India vowing to protect its Russian oil trade after the House passed a sanctions bill opening the door to steep tariffs, while allies watched closely ahead of a potential Trump Xi meeting.