September 17, 2026
Fed Hike And 5 Percent Yields But Stocks Stage Relief Rally
Even after the Fed’s first rate hike in three years pushed the 10-year Treasury yield around 5%, easing oil prices and slightly calmer bond markets helped US stocks stage a relief rally on September 17. For investors, borrowing costs are likely to rise further, but the Fed’s firm stance against inflation slightly reduces longer‑term inflation fears.