Asian Stocks Stutter as Traders Prepare for Fed Decision
Regional indexes edged up as traders awaited the Federal Reserve, with markets pricing a more than 90% chance of a rate hike.
- On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Asian stocks remained steady as investors braced for the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate decision, with markets expecting the first hike since 2023.
- Elevated inflation and Middle East tensions keeping crude above $100 a barrel have fueled expectations for the Fed to lift borrowing costs, reversing a steady trend held since December.
- Traders are pricing in a more than 90 percent chance of a rate hike, with Matt Weller at FOREX.com noting, "the most interesting part of the statement will be the vote."
- Although rate hikes may pressure stocks near-term, Chris Senyek at Wolfe Research said markets "typically recover and push into positive territory" over six to 12 months after the first increase.
- Upcoming policy decisions from the Bank of Japan on Friday and the Bank of England on Thursday remain in focus, alongside reports that President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may discuss potential tariff reductions.
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Stocks edge higher ahead of US Fed rate call
With inflation running well above the central bank's target and the Middle East crisis keeping crude above $100 a barrel, the Fed is widely tipped to lift borrowing costs for the first time since 2023, supporting the dollar. The move would be sure to anger US President Donald Trump, who has launched an unprecedented campaign to pressure the independent central bank to lower rates in order to spur economic activity. Persistent price pressures hav…
Rutland Herald
Global stocks advance ahead of Fed's interest rate decision
Global shares are higher as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision with high expectations of an interest rate hike. U.S. futures have edged higher. The potential hike will be the first in three years as inflation remains elevated and above…
The Asian stock exchanges closed mostly high this Wednesday, despite the losses on Wall Street, while the investors await the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, with high expectations of an increase in interest. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and make your registration.
Asian stocks mostly higher ahead of Fed’s interest rate decision – WTOP News
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, with high expectations of a rate hike. U.S. futures also edged higher. There is widespread expectation that the Fed will hike rates Wednesday for the first time in three years...
The Toronto Star
Asian stocks mostly higher ahead of Fed’s interest rate decision
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, with high expectations of a rate hike.
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