New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Stock market prediction on Thursday, 17 September, 2026: The Indian stock market is likely start on a negative note on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in three years.

Asian markets opened higher on Thursday, while US stock futures fell after Fed's policy decision outcome.

"Indian markets are likely to remain vulnerable after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points, its first hike since 2023, while signaling the possibility of another increase later this year. The hawkish stance, aimed at addressing persistent inflationary pressures-including those linked to elevated oil prices-has pushed U.S. Treasury yields higher and strengthened the dollar,...