Fed Lifts Target Rate 25 bps to 3.75%-4.00% with 87% Odds of Further Hikes
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Fed Lifts Target Rate 25 bps to 3.75%-4.00% with 87% Odds of Further Hikes
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The FOMC lifted the policy rate corridor to 3.75%-4.00%, marking the first tightening cycle action under Chair Kevin Warsh. The move comes as futures pricing reflects sustained tightening pressure with an 87% chance of further rate hikes. The adjustment in terminal rate expectations has sustained 10-year Treasury yields near the 5.00% threshold, reinforcing short-duration fixed income demand while putting pressure on equity discount rates. — bullish pressure on SHY.
- Original publisher
- Market Ontology
- Evidence through
- 2026-09-18
- Published
- 2026-10-20
- Revision
- 1 · 2026-10-22
Cite as: Market Ontology, “Fed Lifts Target Rate 25 bps to 3.75%-4.00% with 87% Odds of Further Hikes”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-09-18. https://marketontology.com/catalysts/2026-09-18/fed-lifts-target-rate-25-bps-to-3-75-4-00-with-87-odds-of-further-hikes-13dd9a
| Asset | Direction | Timeframe | Channel | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHY | ▲Bull | 1–3 months | Policy Shift | 76 |
Fed Lifts Target Rate 25 bps to 3.75%-4.00% with 87% Odds of Further Hikes
The FOMC lifted the policy rate corridor to 3.75%-4.00%, marking the first tightening cycle action under Chair Kevin Warsh. The move comes as futures pricing reflects sustained tightening pressure with an 87% chance of further rate hikes. The adjustment in terminal rate expectations has sustained 10-year Treasury yields near the 5.00% threshold, reinforcing short-duration fixed income demand while putting pressure on equity discount rates. — bullish pressure on SHY.
The FOMC lifted the policy rate corridor to 3.75%-4.00%, marking the first tightening cycle action under Chair Kevin Warsh. The move comes as futures pricing reflects sustained tightening pressure with an 87% chance of further rate hikes. The adjustment in terminal rate expectations has sustained 10-year Treasury yields near the 5.00% threshold, reinforcing short-duration fixed income demand while putting pressure on equity discount rates.
- SummaryThe FOMC lifted the policy rate corridor to 3.75%-4.00%, marking the first tightening cycle action under Chair Kevin Warsh. The move comes as futures pricing reflects sustained tightening pressure with an 87% chance of further rate hikes. The adjustment in terminal rate expectations has sustained 10-year Treasury yields near the 5.00% threshold, reinforcing short-duration fixed income demand while putting pressure on equity discount rates.
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What happened next
| Asset | Call | Base close | +1 day | +5 days | +20 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHY | Bullishagreed | 81.24 2026-09-18 | +0.06% | -0.04% | +0.15% |
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