https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/does-a-fed-interest-rate-hike-make-stocks-go-downContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/does-a-fed-interest-rate-hike-make-stocks-go-downhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/does-a-fed-interest-rate-hike-make-stocks-go-down#u74272Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:05:45 +0000Federal Reserve interest rate hikes typically pressure stock prices, though subsequent market behavior can surprise investors. Treasury yields are rising alongside questions about whether the S&P 500 can sustain its rally. Meanwhile, the central bank's rate actions impact borrowing costs across the economy, driving up mortgage and credit card expenses while benefiting savers. In housing markets like Denver, higher rates to 4 percent are widening the gap between lagging condos and high-demand single-family homes. Political figures have also weighed in, with President Trump expressing c