Small font size A Larger text size A Largest text size A

Sector Update: Financial

BY MT Newswires | TREASURY | 01:32 PM EST

01:32 PM EST, 12/19/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks were advancing in Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) each adding 0.8%.

The Philadelphia Housing Index was shedding 0.9%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was up 0.3%.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was rising 2% to $87,200, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was rising 3 basis points to 4.15%.

In corporate news, Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA) agreed to pay a total of $167.5 million in cash into a settlement fund resolving a class-action lawsuit that accused the companies of conspiring to inflate surcharges of independently owned, non-bank ATMs, according to a court document. Visa shares rose 0.8%, and Mastercard (MA) increased 0.6%.

MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.

More Fixed Income News

TREASURIES-US yields climb after Bank of Japan rate increase BY Reuters |ECONOMIC 02:55 PM EST
Bitcoin Will Hit $200,000 In 2026 Thanks To This New Federal Reserve Program, Arthur Hayes Says BY Benzinga |ECONOMIC 02:46 PM EST
Daily Roundup of Key US Economic Data for Dec. 19 BY MT Newswires |ECONOMIC 02:45 PM EST
Trump order easing cannabis controls may boost state revenue BY SourceMedia Bond Buyer |MUNICIPAL 02:19 PM EST

All Fixed Income News

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.

fir_news_article