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  "id": 6817171,
  "title": "Investors brace for possible rate hike at uncertain Fed meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/investors-brace-for-possible-rate-hike-at-uncertain-fed-meeting-6817171",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-11T21:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
    "slug": "cna-business",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/investors-fed-possible-rate-hike-6379596"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Investors are anticipating a possible quarter-percentage point interest rate hike at the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting, following data indicating a rise in consumer inflation in August. The Federal Reserve aims to control inflation, which has consistently exceeded its 2% annual target. A recent hawkish speech by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has fueled speculation about a rate increase at the meeting. Consumer Price Index data showed a hotter-than-expected 0.3% increase in core inflation, excluding volatile food and energy prices. Higher interest rates could negatively impact stock performance by raising borrowing costs and increasing competition from bonds. The S&P 500 has risen 12% so far in 2026 but has pulled back recently. Tensions between the US and Iran and rising oil prices over $100 a barrel have added to market uncertainty. Fed funds futures suggest an over 80% chance of a rate hike, with investors awaiting signs of whether this will be an isolated move or the start of a series.",
  "summary": "Bets increased that the Federal Reserve will hike by a quarter percentage point after data showed consumer inflation picked up in August.",
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Investors brace for possible rate hike at uncertain Fed meeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/investors-brace-for-possible-rate-hike-at-uncertain-fed-meeting",
        "published": "2026-09-11T11:13:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Investors brace for possible rate hike at uncertain Fed meeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/investors-brace-for-possible-rate-hike-at-uncertain-fed-meeting-6798621",
        "published": "2026-09-11T21:06:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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