https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-and-bonds-rally-after-fed-hikes-rates-and-oil-prices-fallContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-and-bonds-rally-after-fed-hikes-rates-and-oil-prices-fallhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-and-bonds-rally-after-fed-hikes-rates-and-oil-prices-fall#u75278Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:05:56 +0000US stocks and bonds are rallying after an initial sell-off triggered by the Federal Reserve's decision to hike interest rates. Wall Street opened higher as falling oil prices and easing bond market pressure provided relief to investors. US stocks achieved their best day in six weeks, recovering nearly all weekly losses. While US markets rebound, Asian stocks showed mixed results. Gold has gained value, and the US dollar has paused its rally.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve's rate hike initially caused markets to slip, reflecting investor anxiety over borrowing costs. This rebound is