Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Keeps Gain After Fed Hikes Rates By Quarter Point (Live Coverage) — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-nasdaq-keeps-gain-after-fed-hikes-rates-by-quarter-point-live-coverageContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Nasdaq Gains as Fed Hikes Interest Rates by Quarter Pointhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-nasdaq-keeps-gain-after-fed-hikes-rates-by-quarter-point-live-coveragehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-nasdaq-keeps-gain-after-fed-hikes-rates-by-quarter-point-live-coverage#u73114Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:15:39 +0000The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, September 17, marking the first increase in three years. While the Dow fell 700 points following comments from Chair Kevin Warsh that inflation remains too high, the Nasdaq maintained its gains. US stock indexes rose sharply Thursday morning as markets reacted to the decision and falling oil prices. The Fed suggested additional rate hikes may follow to combat stubbornly high inflation.Why it mattersThis policy shift ends a three-year period of steady rates. The move aims to stabilize the economy by curbing