Wall Street was little changed overnight after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but with further hikes still on the cards, how long will the pause last? Here at home, hotter-than-expected inflation has strengthened expectations of another RBA rate hike, while the ASX is poised for a slightly stronger open. Plus, how today's gradual interest rate increases compare with the much sharper hikes of decades past.

Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist and James Tao, Equity Market Commentator at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers.

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