# Stock Market Surges Post-Fed Rate Hike

> Nasdaq and S&P 500 rise as investors react to Fed's rate hike decision.
- Title: Stock Market Surges Post-Fed Rate Hike · Yahoo Finance
- Summary: Nasdaq and S&P 500 rise as investors react to Fed's rate hike decision. Stocks surged on post-Fed rate hike buying after the central bank raised rates by 25…
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- Source: Yahoo Finance — https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/stock-market-today-sept-17-134502255.html
- Published: 2026-09-17T13:45:02+00:00
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- Topics: nasdaq, s&p 500, fed, interest rate hike, stock market, central bank, federal reserve, business, finance
## Market reaction to Fed rate hike
Stocks were mixed Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point to 3.75%-4%.
## Fed rate hike projections
The Fed's latest projections indicate another quarter-point rate increase this year, with 16 of 18 officials expecting at least one further hike.
## Fed chair comments
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stated, 'the plain fact is that inflation is too high and has been for too long.'

> Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said, "the plain fact is that inflation is too high and has been for too long."
## Market analyst perspective
Daniela Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com, noted the Fed may not be finished raising rates despite the rate increase.
## Trump's stance on Fed
President Donald Trump expressed confidence in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh but wants interest rates slashed to 1% or less.
## Stocks close lower
Stocks finished lower on Wednesday following the Fed's decision to raise rates by 25 basis points.
## Key takeaway

Stocks surged on post-Fed rate hike buying after the central bank raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%.