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How vulnerable is the S&P 500 to rising interest rates?

The S&P 500 has tended to hold up well in the past when the Fed has tightened policy. But it has slid once the tightening has begun to take a toll on the economy. With this in mind, we don’t expect the index to ride high for much longer, despite rebounding after its recent wobble.

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