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Stock futures rose following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, which led to a market sell-off. The Fed delivered its first rate hike in three years, prompting investors to brace for "higher for longer" rates amid concerns about inflation. Additionally, the House passed a sweeping sanctions bill against Russia, honoring Lindsey Graham, and sent it to President Trump.

President Trump’s approach to diplomacy exemplifies a tendency to threaten U.S. allies, which inadvertently pushed Canada towards the European Union after the EU offered Ottawa an "associate membership." In related news, Trump has renewed his criticisms of the Federal Reserve, threatening extensive trade repercussions if interest rates are not reduced. Additionally, the Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 one-ton bombs to Israel amidst rising opposition to U.S. arms sales in Washington.

Markets are anticipating a rate hike from the Federal Reserve, which would mark the first increase in three years. Analysts note that while Fed hikes typically lead to a decline in stock prices, there have been surprising recoveries in the past. The meeting outcomes are expected to influence various sectors, including software and cryptocurrency, as rising interest rates add pressure to these markets.

In August, the United States economy added 162,000 jobs, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations of around 56,000, with large gains in local government education (42,000 jobs) and food services (59,000 jobs). The unemployment rate remained unchanged, and while there were also increases in construction (22,000 jobs) and healthcare (12,000 jobs), sectors like information and financial activities saw declines, losing 23,000 and 12,000 jobs, respectively. The positive job gains come as the Federal Reserve considers a potential interest rate increase, and despite the job report, US markets are trending downward, influenced by President Trump's remarks advocating for rate cuts.