Sector Update: Financial

BY MT Newswires | TREASURY | 10/07/25 01:17 PM EDT

01:17 PM EDT, 10/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks were mixed in afternoon trading with the NYSE Financial Index dropping 0.4% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) gaining 0.2%.

The Philadelphia Housing Index fell 2.7%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) shed 0.2%.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) declined 2.3% to $121,815, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries dropped 4 basis points to 4.12%.

The US economy likely added 17,000 jobs in September, Carlyle's (CG) data showed, indicating a weaker-than-expected showing as the government shutdown delayed the official nonfarm payrolls report last week.

In corporate news, Great Elm Capital (GECC) expects a direct net asset value impact of about $16.5 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30 from its investments in First Brands, which filed for bankruptcy in September. Great Elm shares rose 0.7%.

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In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so avoiding losses caused by price volatility by holding them until maturity is not possible.

Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.

Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Contact Fidelity for a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this information. Read it carefully.

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