S&P 500 Steadies as Fed Hike Leaves Gold, Silver Flat

Gold and silver prices held steady following the Federal Reserve's latest rate increase, a signal that cross-asset markets are digesting the move without panic. That calm is echoed in S&P 500 futures, which have avoided the sharp swings seen after prior hikes.

Stable mortgage rates, which ticked slightly lower post-decision, further support the view that the Fed's tightening path is not derailing broader risk appetite for equities.

For S&P 500 traders, this muted cross-market reaction suggests the index may consolidate near current levels until fresh catalysts, such as earnings or inflation data, provide clearer directional cues.