Bets are being laid down in advance of today's Fed decision.
The bet itself is a simple one: Will Fed decision makers raise rates... or won't they?
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What the Fed's "Hold" Means for Crude Oil Prices
The nine years of historically low interest rates will continue in the wake of Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen's decision to not hike rates - to not yet remove the proverbial punchbowl from the easy-money party.
It was a classic "50-50" proposition; it didn't seem likely the Fed would move to roil global markets, but given the perceived strength of the labor market, a hike wasn't out of the question.
Before Yellen decides to pull the trigger, we'll see price volatility spiral across all global markets - especially when it comes to crude.
So now the oil "doom and dread" crowd and their bearish predictions are running rampant.
Here's why they're dead wrong...
CHART: U.S. Interest Rate History Since 1986
Investors are anxiously waiting to see whether or not the U.S. Federal Reserve decides to raise interest rates this week.
But what most traders don't know is that rate hikes used to be a common practice before 2006.
This chart shows the U.S. interest rate history from 1986 to 2015...
Investors' Guide to Fed Interest Rates and the Upcoming Hike
Fed interest rates are about to increase for the first time in nine years. U.S. Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen had hinted for months that the central bank finally was ready to raise interest rates above zero for the first time since late 2008.
Markets will react as new rates are decided, Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani explained on Aug. 7. "Investors could panic. Because we're so close to all-time highs, any dip could turn into a sell-off as investors rush to book their paper profits."
Watch the following video for Gilani's prediction on the timing of a rate hike, plus get his profit-taking strategy than any investor can use to cash in when Fed interest rates climb...
Will Janet Yellen Raise Interest Rates?
The U.S. Federal Reserve began its two-day September meeting this morning (Wednesday), and investors are wondering whether Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen will decide to raise interest rates now.
And even though we're just a day away from Janet Yellen's press conference - which will take place Thursday at 2:00 p.m. - we're still in the dark about whether an interest rate hike is coming.
Here's what investors need to know now...
The Best Investments When the Fed Raises Rates
Keith Fitz-Gerald was on CNBC's "Word on the Street" discussing the best investments if the Fed raises interest rates.
A recent Goldman Sachs report calls into question Keith's suggestion that Apple will see little impact from a rate increase.
How Do Rising Interest Rates Affect the Stock Market?
The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to hold a policy meeting this week to decide whether or not to raise interest rates.
All of the buzz has investors wondering: How do rising interest rates affect the stock market?
Here's how the four most popular types of assets perform when interest rates rise...
Will Real Estate Investment Trusts Crash If the Fed Raises Interest Rates?
The Federal Reserve will meet this week to consider raising short-term interest rates for the first time in 10 years.
Investors think real estate investment trusts will suffer if the Fed issues a rate hike.
Here's why that couldn't be further from the truth...
Where WTI Crude Oil Prices Today Are Trading
WTI crude oil prices today moved higher today as traders await the outcome of this week's FOMC meeting.
Investors are waiting to see if the central bank will deliver its first interest rate hike in nearly 10 years.
Here's how the outcome of the assembly could affect oil prices the rest of the year...
Will an Interest Rate Increase Happen at This Week's FOMC Meeting?
An interest rate increase is the biggest topic for Fed officials during this week's two-day FOMC meeting on Wednesday and Thursday.
While many economists believe the Federal Reserve should hold off on raising interest rates this month, Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald says investors shouldn't assume the Fed will make the smartest decision.
Stock Market Today Down Ahead of This Week's Fed Meeting
The U.S. stock market today (Monday) opened lower as investors cautiously await this week's FOMC meeting. At the meeting, Fed officials will decide whether to raise interest rates for the first time since June 2006.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S& 500, and Nasdaq all opened firmly lower this morning. Just after noon, the three major benchmarks were down 0.44%, 0.48%, and 0.46%, respectively.
Here's what else investors need to know about the FOMC's impact on the stock market today...
FOMC Meeting This Week: What to Watch For
The September FOMC meeting takes place this week when U.S. Federal Reserve officials gather for a two-day assembly on Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 16-17).
This is the Federal Reserve’s sixth scheduled meeting of 2015, with meetings in October and December to follow. A press conference by Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen will follow the FOMC meeting.
Here's what investors are watching for during this week's FOMC meeting...
Will an Interest Rate Hike Affect Stocks?
The Federal Reserve will hold a two-day policy meeting next week on Sept. 16 and 17, and the biggest decision will be whether to impose an interest rate hike.
And that has investors wondering what type of impact an interest rate hike would have on stocks.
Here's everything you need to know now...
Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates?
The U.S. Federal Reserve is preparing for a two-day meeting on Sept. 16 and 17, and investors around the world are wondering "Will the Fed raise interest rates?"
The Fed has been adamant about raising interest rates for the first time since 2008 this year, and it looked to be almost certain the rate hike would occur in September.
Peter Schiff: "The Fed Won't Raise Rates, It's Part of the Bluff"
An all-important U.S. Federal Reserve meeting on Sept. 16-17 will decide whether interest rates will be raised for the first time in nearly a decade.
But Peter Schiff, economist, best-selling author, and CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, doesn't think the Fed is actually even considering a rate hike, despite speculation.
In fact, he predicts the Fed may be forced into QE4. Here's why...