After the Fed raised interest rates to cool inflation, the chance of another hike at its October meeting has fallen below 20% following a weaker-than-expected September jobs report, according to CNBC, though the Fed could keep raising rates at future meetings if the economy changes. The article highlights four asset types to consider when rates rise: floating-rate CLO ETFs, senior loan ETFs, bank stocks and short-term Treasury bills. Among CLO ETFs, JAAA offers a 4.63% 30-day SEC yield with lower credit risk thanks to AAA-rated exposure, while JBBB yields 6.34% but carries higher default risk; the State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF (SRLN) offers a 6.78% 30-day SEC yield. Bank stocks may benefit from a widening net interest margin but still carry risk if defaults rise, while short-term Treasury bills, held directly or through the iShares SGOV ETF, are presented as a way to minimize risk.
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| Market | Currencies |
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| Close on 10/23/2026 | 101.74 |
| Change that session | +0.11% |
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| Close on 10/23/2026 | 3,995.78 |
| Change that session | -0.72% |
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