
Wall Street Closes Wednesday Lower: S&P 500 Down 0.75%, Nasdaq Down 1.13%
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 index fell 0.75% to 7,706.03 points, the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.13% to 26,936.04 points, and the Dow Jones Index lost 352.10 points (0.68%) to close at 51,511.59. Behind the selling were rising bond yields and mounting dollar strength.
5-Year Treasury Yield Tops 5% for the First Time Since 2007
The 5-year US Treasury yield jumped 20 basis points to 5.03%, driven by weak auction demand and strong US PMI data; this marks the highest level seen since 2007 and surpasses the previous peak of 4.99% recorded in 2023.
Dollar Index at Seven-Week High: October Rate Hike Odds Rise to 53%
With bond yields rising and Fed officials' hawkish stance persisting, the dollar index (DXY) climbed to around 101.00, its highest level in roughly seven weeks. According to CME data, markets pushed the probability of a new rate hike at the October FOMC meeting to 53%.
Oil Above $100: Persian Gulf Concerns Keep Inflation Pressure Alive
Oil prices stayed above $100 amid supply concerns in the Persian Gulf region, pushing the Brent barrel price to $102.03. Elevated energy prices stand out as a factor that could make the Fed's fight against inflation harder.
Ekonomik Takvim | 21-27 September 2026
🇺🇸 25 September 2026, 17.00 (TSİ)
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (Final)
The University of Michigan's final September consumer sentiment and inflation expectations data will be released at 17:00 (TSİ); the data will provide an up-to-date gauge of household inflation perceptions and could affect expectations for the Fed's rate path.
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