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The Bond Market is Breaking Down. Here’s Why – And How Investors Can Navigate Spiking Yields & Sinking Small-Caps.

Bond yields are spiking in response to hawkish Fed chatter. Here’s how investors can hedge their bets with a collar trade.

Barchart · Sep 24

Stocks Finish Mostly Lower as Bond Yields Soar

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.02% on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.03%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) fell -0.10%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Sep 24

Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care

Nearly everyone will feel the impact of what’s going on in the bond market, no matter how far away and abstract it may seem

The Independent UK · Sep 24

US mortgage rates top 7% for first time in 20 months

Increase comes after Fed decision to raise interest rates, as Americans struggle with high prices and stagnant wages

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

US yields rise, 30-year bond yield hits highest since 2004

US Treasury yields are on the rise, driven by persistent bond market tensions and inflation worries. A surprising purchasing managers' report has intensified concerns over inflation, affecting overall market conditions. Additionally, escalating energy prices linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict over Iran add to the bond market's challenges. Investors remain alert…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Stocks Retreat as Bond Yields Climb on Inflation Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.41% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.68%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.48%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Sep 24

Money Moves Men Should Consider After the Fed’s September Decision

Men reviewing their finances after the Fed’s September decision have a few new variables to consider. The Federal Reserve raised its target federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of 3.75% to 4% on September 16, 2026.

Clever Dude · Sep 24

Dollar Gains on US Economic Strength and Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) extended this week’s rally today to a 1.75-month high and is up by +0.14%. The dollar has support from signs of strength in the US economy after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 2-month low, signaling labor market strength, and after Aug new home...

Barchart · Sep 24

Stocks Pressured by Rising Crude Prices

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.36% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.55%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.36%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Sep 24

The Fed Just Changed Rates, But Your Credit Card APR May Not Move Right Away

The Federal Reserve changed interest rates on September 16, but credit card holders should not expect their APR to move in lockstep with the Fed’s announcement. In fact, the latest Fed decision went in the opposite direction from a rate cut: The central bank raised its target range by a…

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 24