CHAT is trading 3.01% up on September 17, 2026 after the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate hike reduced immediate policy uncertainty and fueled macro-driven technology buying.
- Nasdaq Composite gained 1.24% and S&P 500 gained 0.96%, indicating a broad rebound rather than an isolated move in CHAT.
- Easing Treasury-market pressure and stabilizing risk sentiment supported technology and AI-exposed holdings; Intel warned of worsening HBM shortages.
- Reuters reported stronger Nasdaq futures after the Fed decision.