Stocks and bonds struggle as traders see chances of Fed rate hike soar above 50% — up sharply from earlier this week

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Analysis of stock market developments showing bearish sentiment.

Sentiment
Bearish
AI Confidence
60%
Time Horizon
Short Term
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Article Context

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Higher oil prices resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran are dashing hopes for any interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve this year and even leading to growing chances of a rate hike.

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Summary

Analysis of stock market developments showing bearish sentiment.

Time Horizon

Short Term

Original article published by MarketWatch on March 20, 2026.
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