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title: "Stocks end mixed as Fed hike odds rise sharply"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286329532.md"
description: "Stocks closed mixed with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gaining, while the Dow fell, indicating differing investor sentiment amid rising rate hike expectations. The likelihood of a 2026 rate cut has decreased to about 5%, while the chance of a hike has increased to nearly 22% due to ongoing inflation. Additionally, rising volatility at record highs has historically signaled potential market pullbacks, prompting caution among investors."
datetime: "2026-05-13T23:31:18.000Z"
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# Stocks end mixed as Fed hike odds rise sharply

Mixed market close: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained while the Dow slipped, reflecting diverging investor sentiment as rate hike expectations grow. Fed outlook shifts: Market odds of a 2026 rate cut have dropped to about 5%, while chances of a hike rose to nearly 22% amid persistent inflation. Historical warning signs: Rising volatility with record highs has previously preceded significant market pullbacks, raising caution for investors.

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