Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Just Used 5 Words to Describe the Fed's First Rate Hike Since 2023, Saying The Fed "Removed A Dose of Accommodation." Should Investors Brace for More Hikes This Year?

When it comes to factors affecting the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), interest rates are among the most closely watched for a reason.