Wall St opens lower after hotter-than-expected producer inflation data — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-st-opens-lower-after-hotter-than-expected-producer-inflation-dataContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Wall Street stabilizes as rate hike probability exceeds 90%https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-st-opens-lower-after-hotter-than-expected-producer-inflation-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-st-opens-lower-after-hotter-than-expected-producer-inflation-data#u70490Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:16:33 +0000U.S. equities stopped their decline despite high inflation data that likely will trigger a Federal Reserve rate hike this week. Market expectations for the first rate increase since 2023 have risen to over 90%. Investors are reacting to a combination of stubborn inflation, a resilient labor market, and rising oil prices. While the Australian share market edged higher, U.S. investors are preparing for potential volatility that could extend beyond a standard quarter-point move.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve is facing pressure to raise rates after markets spent most of 2026 expecting cuts. Thi August consumer inflation raises Federal Reserve rate hike odds to 86%https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-st-opens-lower-after-hotter-than-expected-producer-inflation-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-st-opens-lower-after-hotter-than-expected-producer-inflation-data#u65880Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:11:13 +0000August consumer inflation data has increased the probability of a Federal Reserve quarter-point rate hike next week to nearly 86%, up from 72% on Thursday according to the CME FedWatch tool. This follows previous producer inflation data that already pressured Wall Street equities and pushed rate hike odds to 71%. While U.S. futures showed some early gains driven by Oracle shares, investors remain focused on Treasury yields, oil prices, and the upcoming Federal Reserve decision.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve uses inflation data to determine whether to raise interest rates to cool the economy Wall Street Opens Lower After Hotter Producer Inflationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-st-opens-lower-after-hotter-than-expected-producer-inflation-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-st-opens-lower-after-hotter-than-expected-producer-inflation-data#u64976Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:22:01 +0000Wall Street equities opened lower following the release of hotter-than-expected producer inflation data. The Producer Price Index report triggered a surge in Federal Reserve rate hike odds to 71 percent. U.S. equities fell as investors digested the wholesale inflation numbers alongside rising commodity pressures. Major averages are heading toward a losing week, weighed down by higher Treasury yields and elevated energy costs. Gold prices steadied near $4,400 while silver held above $66 per ounce as markets prepared for a complex Federal Reserve decision.Why it mattersEquities previously attemp