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Fed Expected to Hold Rates; Treasury Yields Rise, Stocks Drop
7/25/2026
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- The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates steady at its July 24, 2026 meeting.
- Fed funds futures show a 38% chance of a 0.25-point hike after the meeting, per LSEG data.
- The 10-year Treasury yield rose above 4.7%, its highest since early 2025.
- Major equity indexes fell, led by sharp drops in Alphabet and Tesla after earnings.
- Brent crude hit $100 a barrel, sparking worries that policymakers could raise rates.
