The Fed Could Be About to Raise Rates for the First Time Since 2023. Here's What History Says Happens to Stocks Next.

The S&P 500 typically declines during the first three months of a new rate-hike cycle. However, the S&P has historically risen over the next year.

The Motley Fool • 11 hours ago

1 of Wall Street's Most Bullish Market Strategists Just Slashed His 2026 S&P 500 Price Target by 500 Points

Dr. Ed Yardeni is concerned about rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions. He also believes the upcoming midterm elections could present a near-term obstacle by adding uncertainty.

The Motley Fool • 2 hours ago

The Fed Will Be Hawkish. The S&P 500 May Prefer It.

A Federal Reserve trifecta — a rate hike as well as a hawkish outlook and Chairman Kevin Warsh's news conference — may soothe the S&P 500 and bond markets.

Investors Business Daily • 4 hours ago

S&P500: Fed Decision Tests 5% Yield as Stocks Fight to Hold the Early Bid

S&P 500 futures rise before the Fed, but a 5% 10-year yield and oil near $105 keep stock market risk in play.

FXEmpire • 10 hours ago

S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq Index: Tech Bets on a One-and-Done Fed Hike

Nasdaq leads before the Fed, but strong retail sales, $100 crude and high diesel prices keep inflation risk alive as the S&P 500 tests its 50-day average.

FXEmpire • 4 hours ago

Expert predicts S&P 500 target for 2026 midterm elections

The S&P 500 could decline to 6,800 ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, according to a new technical analysis that points to a potential breakdown from the index's long-term bullish trend channel.

Finbold • 10 hours ago

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

U.S. stock futures are trending higher early Wednesday as investors await the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated interest rate decision and weigh cooling fears over an AI slowdown against the massive economic costs of the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Benzinga • 14 hours ago

Wells Fargo cuts S&P 500 target as AI worries mount in tech

Wells Fargo's chief equity strategist Ohsung Kwon lowered his year-end target for the S&P 500 Index, citing mounting risks in the technology sector. Kwon is one of the few strategists on Wall Street to trim his forecast in recent weeks, cutting his call to 7,700 from 7,950.

Invezz • Sep 15, 2026

The Fed Is Expected to Raise Interest Rates Wednesday. Should You Buy the S&P 500 Before It Does?

The Fed is widely expected to hike interest rates by a quarter point at this week's meeting. But the hike has largely already been priced into analysts' expectations.

The Motley Fool • Sep 15, 2026

The Outlook For S&P 500 Dividends In September 2026

The dividend outlook for the S&P 500 turned negative for the current quarter of 2026-Q3 since our August 2026 snapshot. Projected dividends for 2026-Q3 dropped $0.37 per share during the intervening month.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026