Stocks and bonds struggle as traders see chances of Fed rate hike soar above 50% — up sharply from earlier this week

There is a 60.4% chance the Fed will to move toward higher rates by October, based on Bloomberg data Published: March 20, 2026 at 12:33 p.m. ET Share Resize Stocks and bonds struggle as traders see chances of Fed rate hike soar above 50% — up sharply from earlier this week - MarketWatch Traders are contemplating the growing chances that the Federal Reserve will start hiking interest rates this year. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Market Snapshot Stocks and bonds struggle as traders see chances of Fed rat ...