Wall Street Just Rallied on a Rate Hike | Relief Rally Explained
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Traders AgencyIndependent analyst profile- Source published
- 17 Sept 2026, 18:54 UTC
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- 17 Sept 2026, 22:35 UTC
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The Federal Reserve's decision to hike interest rates, the first in three years, was met with a broad market rally, indicating a shift in sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) rose by 0.59% to 51,763, the S&P 500 (SPX500) gained 0.94% to 7,623, and the Nasdaq Composite (NDX) led the advance with a 1.25% increase to 26,302. This market buoyancy was attributed to the Fed signaling seriousness about tackling inflation, removing a long-standing overhang for investors. The pullback in Brent crude oil prices by nearly 3% to $102.90 also eased inflationary pressures. Stocks like NVIDIA (NVDA) and Amazon (AMZN) each saw gains of approximately 2%. The VIX, or the 'fear gauge,' dropped to 15.70, reflecting reduced market anxiety. Despite the positive market reaction, some analysts caution that this might not signify the start of an aggressive hiking cycle and that inflation has remained above target for an extended period. Market participants are closely watching for future rate hike probabilities, with odds for an October hike near 49%. The continued weakness in the S&P 500 for September (-1.7%) highlights ongoing market concerns, but the overall sentiment appears to be one of relief and clarity rather than euphoria.
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