Major US stock indexes finished the third week of September mixed as the Federal Reserve delivered its first rateincrease since 2023 amid volatile oil prices. The Nasdaq rose 0.72%, while the S&P 500 finished broadly flat and the Dow fell 1.69%. The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% in a unanimous decision, with policymakers projecting one more hike by the end of 2026. The probability of a further hike at its upcoming October meeting is now 59.7%.