Fed rate hike fails to calm troubled markets as Dow falls 600 points. Expect more sharp swings in stocks and bonds.

MarketWatch•Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 09:40 PM•2 min read

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has sent investors a message: When it comes to tamping down inflation, he means business.

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