Markets show resilience as the S&P 500 gains 1.14% post-rate hike, offsetting concerns over Goldman Sachs' performance and historical September seasonality.
The S&P 500 rose after the rate hike and historical data suggests positive returns over the following months.
Goldman Sachs shares fell 4% after the CEO noted softer fixed-income trading.
Oil prices, which had been rising on war concerns, fell after the Fed's rate hike.
The S&P 500 climbed 1.14% following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, signaling investor confidence in the central bank's inflation strategy. Despite historical September volatility and Goldman Sachs shares sliding 4% on softer fixed-income trading, analysts point to historical data suggesting potential gains through year-end.
While rate hikes can increase borrowing costs and pressure corporate margins, historical data shows the S&P 500 often posts positive returns in the 12 months following the initiation of a rate-hiking cycle.