The Federal Reserve Just Raised Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2023. Here's What History Says Happens in the Stock Market Next.

Key Points High inflation rates pushed the FOMC to raise the target federal funds rate at its September meeting. Higher interest rates can negatively affect stock prices for multiple reasons. History shows a clear pattern of how markets react to the start of new rate-hike cycles. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Since taking over the role of Chairman of the Federal Reserve in May, Kevin Warsh has been adamant that he would deliver price stability. In the meantime, inflation has continued to climb higher, moving further away from the Fed's goal of 2% annualized price increases. In his third Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting as Chairman, Warsh and the rest of the committee finally acted.