Oracle Stock Rises Amid Fed Governor's Comments on Interest Rates
On Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) saw its stock rise by 5.7% as investors reacted to comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggesting openness to keeping interest rates steady in September if inflation data shows signs of moderation. The broader market also responded positively; the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose by 1.1% and 1.4%, respectively, reflecting reduced expectations for an imminent rate hike. However, Oracle remains particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates due to its $43 billion debt load from recent bond issuances used to fund AI data center expansion. Despite the stock's rise, analysts at The Motley Fool Stock Advisor did not recommend Oracle as one of their top 10 stocks for investment. Instead, they highlighted other long-term growth opportunities with historical success stories like Netflix and Nvidia.
Topics: AI data center spending debt load Federal Reserve interest rates Oracle stock