The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in 2025, which could impact mortgage rates, bond yields, and boost crypto. Mortgage rates are tied more to Treasury yields than Fed moves. Cryptocurrency markets may benefit from lower interest rates as investors shift from low-yield bonds and savings to riskier assets.
Three BlackRock fixed-income closed-end funds experienced notable declines in their quality rankings this week, pushing each into the market's bottom decile for operational efficiency and financial health.
Mortgage rates could slip even before the Federal Reserve formally cuts rates on Sept. 17 because lenders tend to price in expectations ahead of policy moves and mortgages key off the 10-year Treasury yield more than the Fed's short-term rate.
Bitcoin has outperformed other asset classes over the past decade, though market commentators highlighted its significantly higher volatility. What Happened: In a post on X on Sep. 1, macro investor Krueger compared the nominal and inflation-adjusted returns of Bitcoin from 2014?2024 to those of the S&P 500, Nasdaq, gold, U.S. real estate, and 10-year Treasury bonds.
Spot gold prices touched a new all-time high on Tuesday, at $3,546.99 per ounce, surging past its prior record high of $3,500 in April this year. GLD stock is at important technical levels. Earlier this week, it was reported that for the first time in nearly three decades, Central Banks worldwide own more gold than U.S. Treasuries.
SoFi Technologies Inc (SOFI) shares are trading lower on Tuesday afternoon amid overall market weakness. SOFI shares are experiencing downward pressure.?See how it is currently doing here. What To Know: The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note continued its ascent to around the 4.3% level, a key factor weighing on equities.
Circle Internet Group Inc (CRCL) shares are trading sharply lower on Tuesday afternoon, caught in a broader market downturn fueled by a rise in Treasury yields. See how CRCL stock is doing here.
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) stock is down Tuesday afternoon amid overall market weakness. What To Know: The sell-off in growth sectors is directly linked to the ascent of the 10-year Treasury yield, which climbed to 4.29%. For companies like Amazon (AMZN), which are valued based on the promise of robust future earnings, higher yields on government bonds present a significant headwind.
Shares of Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) are caught in a broader market selloff Tuesday as rising U.S. Treasury yields spook investors away from growth sectors. The benchmark 10-year Treasury note climbed to 4.293% Tuesday morning, pulling capital away from growth sectors.
Shares of AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave Inc (CRWV) are trading lower Tuesday, caught in a broader market downdraft affecting high-growth technology stocks. What To Know: The pressure appears linked to rising long-term interest rates, with the 10-year Treasury yield climbing to 4.29%, making future earnings for high-P/E companies seem less attractive to investors.
Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) shares are trading lower Tuesday, caught in a downdraft affecting the broader semiconductor and high-growth technology sectors. What To Know: The surge in long-term interest rates, with the 10-year Treasury note yielding 4.29%, has made investors reassess the high valuations of growth-oriented companies.
NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) stock is trading lower Tuesday, caught in a broader tech sell-off as rising long-term interest rates spook investors. What To Know: The chipmaker's shares are lower in Tuesday trading as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.29%, creating pressure on high-growth, high P/E stocks.
Everything Blockchain Inc. (EBZT) has become one of the first U.S.-listed companies to adopt Flare's XRPFi framework for digital asset treasury management, the firm announced on Friday. The move positions EBZT alongside Nasdaq-listed VivoPower International (VVPR), which earlier this year committed $100 million in XRP to the same model.
Long-term U.S. treasuries were pushed lower Tuesday as the ouster of Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook by President Donald Trump fueled uncertainty regarding the independence of the central bank and monetary policy direction. The 30-year Treasury yield climbed as high as five basis points to 4.94%, and now the spotlight is on ETFs that track long-term government debt.
A rare bond market signal just re-emerged in mid-August 2025, one not seen since 1998 ? and back then, it was the calm before one of the most explosive bull markets in U.S. history. The spread between U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds and Treasury yields has collapsed to just 75 basis points, the lowest level since June 2008.
More than 200 Central banks and foreign entities have withdrawn a substantial amount of U.S. Treasuries from the New York Federal Reserve, signaling potential concerns over the stability of the U.S. dollar. What Happened: The New York Fed?s custody holdings of U.S. Treasuries and other assets have seen a significant decline.
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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