Dow falls 700 points as losses accelerate after the Fed hikes rates, Warsh highlights inflation risk: Live updates — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-falls-700-points-as-losses-accelerate-after-the-fed-hikes-rates-warsh-highlights-inflation-risk-live-updatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. U.S. Stocks Volatile as Fed Hikes Rates to Combat Inflationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-falls-700-points-as-losses-accelerate-after-the-fed-hikes-rates-warsh-highlights-inflation-risk-live-updateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-falls-700-points-as-losses-accelerate-after-the-fed-hikes-rates-warsh-highlights-inflation-risk-live-updates#u73197Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:16:46 +0000The Federal Reserve raised its main interest rate for the first time in three years to control high inflation. Market reactions shifted rapidly, with stocks slipping Wednesday following the announcement and hints of further hikes, before indexes rose sharply Thursday morning. Kevin Warsh addressed the situation in a briefing, stating that inflation is too high and has been for too long. The central bank indicated that additional rate increases may be necessary to stabilize the economy.Why it mattersThe Fed is using rate hikes as a primary tool to rein in rising inflation. This marks a signific