At its September meeting, the Federal Reserve unanimously voted to raise interest rates by 0.25%, bringing the target range to 3.75%-4.00%. Most Fed officials now expect at least one more rate hike before the end of 2026, influenced by strong AI-driven demand and persistent inflation risks, despite a weaker-than-expected jobs report released after the meeting. This outlook impacts stock and bond markets differently, with equity valuations pressured by higher rates and long-term Treasuries sensitive to inflation control confidence. Investors should watch upcoming inflation data and Fed meetings in late October and December for signals on future rate moves.
As of Oct 08, 2026 19:21 WIB, the iShares 20 Plus Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) trades at USD 76.81 on Pluang, showing a 0.43% decline in one day. Despite the Fed's unanimous rate hike in September and expectations for another increase, long-term Treasuries like TLT remain sensitive to inflation control confidence. The ETF's market cap stands at $47.56 billion, with a typical holding period of 83 days and a strong buy interest at 85% of order activity.
Options trading in the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) surged with heavy call buying, signaling some traders expect a bottom in the recent U.S. Treasury bond sell-off. A notable buyer purchased large volumes of calls expiring in October, ant...
Market odds for a Federal Reserve rate hike in October fell from 51% to 19% within a week, driven by weaker-than-expected September jobs data showing slower payroll growth and a slight rise in unemployment. Fed officials indicated no urgent need for ...
The surge in 10-year U.S. Treasury yields has made dividend stocks less attractive, causing declines in sectors like real estate, utilities, and materials that many seniors rely on for income. Experts advise against abandoning dividend stocks or chas...
The US Treasury is auctioning $119 billion in long-term debt this week at yields not seen since 2002, with three auctions for three-year, ten-year, and thirty-year bonds. Rising yields reflect higher borrowing costs driven by persistent inflation and...
