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Wall Street Rebounds as Oil Prices Fall and Fed Hikes Rates

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-17 · Updated 2026-09-17 15:36 UTC
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US equity markets are posting their first positive session of the week, with the Nasdaq Composite up 1.25% and the Nasdaq 100 climbing 1.7% to 29,434 points. This rebound follows the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years, as falling oil prices and a dovish dot plot signal ease inflationary pressures and investor focus shifts back to growth themes.

  • Handelsblatt Finanzen reports that the Nasdaq 100 has surged 1.7% to 29,434 points, outpacing the broader index gains. This optimism stems from the Federal Reserve's expected 25 basis point hike to 3.75-4.00% and the potential for inflation relief driven by softer crude oil prices, with analysts noting that four officials project two further rate increases this year.

    Source: Handelsblatt Finanzen

  • The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.25% to close at 26,302.28. This move reversed recent losses as crude oil prices dropped and the Federal Reserve raised interest rates.

    Source: The Edge Malaysia
Based on reporting by The Edge Malaysia and Handelsblatt Finanzen, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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