hike
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Expectations for a rate hike at the Fed’s September meeting were at about 33% on Sunday, according to CME’s FedWatch tool.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
They went on a hike with Schalk’s brother and kids to a spot with a beautiful jungle view and large swing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
According to the CME’s FedWatch tool, traders are now pricing in only a 32% chance of a rate hike next month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"A few weeks ago, traders were being asked to justify why the Fed should not hike again," said Stephen Innes, global strategist at Quintex Intel.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Want to finish the hike before the sun is too high.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
The decline in sales post the 618 shopping festival widened to double digits due to price hikes and seasonal weakness, the research firm says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
As a result, it is making some changes to compensate for the 6.8-gigawatt shortfall while limiting rate hikes on other ratepayers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Analysts expect Wednesday's data will give the US central bank room to breathe on the timing of potential rate hikes to curb inflation, with several Fed policymakers indicating the need for such a move.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
US stock markets opened higher on Friday following the release of the latest jobs figures on the prospect that the weaker data might prevent any rate hikes.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Scruggs waits his turn while PFC Wright hikes his cold-water shower at Fire Support Base Nancy in Xuan Loc, Vietnam, 1969.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
At year-end 2022, the funds rate had been hiked to 4.38%, and by year-end 2023 to 5.38%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Consumer electronics giant Sony last week also hiked its annual profit forecast, helped by strong sales in its video games division -- and the feeble yen.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
She ran, climbed and hiked 14 to 18 hours a day, covering 40 to 50 miles before getting a few hours of sleep in a van, tent or occasionally a hotel room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
In a textbook example of this principle, the Fed hiked interest rates more than 5 percentage points over 2022 and 2023 in response to rising inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
He hiked up his backpack, worked on forgetting.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
This generation, who as young adults hitchhiked across the country and backpacked through Europe, now is going on safaris and hiking in the Serengeti on guided tours that offer “easy” as well as “challenging” options.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Most Asian stocks rose Friday as another soft US inflation reading solidified expectations the Federal Reserve will hold off hiking interest rates, while a further drop in oil prices added to the upbeat mood.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Skye MRT said many visitors were increasingly taking on the route as part of an organised or self-guided walking holiday, where a hiking app or electronic route may be provided for them to follow.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Two years ago, she married a fellow Virginian she met hiking the nearly 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
He turns abruptly, hiking back the way we came.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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