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Fed Hike Priced in, Market Focus Shifts to Next Move

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-17 · Updated 2026-09-17 04:56 UTC
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Asian markets remain calm following the Fed's fully priced 25-basis-point hike, with the debate now turning to future tightening. In India, the Sensex and Nifty have edged up despite foreign outflows, supported by slightly lower crude oil prices and the start of a major NSE IPO subscription.

  • Per GN auto markets/indices: market indices, Indian benchmarks Sensex and Nifty are trading marginally higher despite FII outflows, while Brent crude eases slightly to offer some relief. The market is also focused on the launch of the NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO, which opened for subscription today.

    Source: Rediff MoneyWiz

  • Asian markets moved calmly after the Fed's 25 basis point rate hike, which was fully priced in. The debate now centers on whether another increase is coming.

    Source: substack.com
Based on reporting by substack.com and Rediff MoneyWiz, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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