The Fed held rates steady on Wednesday despite sticky inflation fueled by oil above $100 per barrel, a decision several Wall Street strategists found puzzling. Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research said the move was hard to understand, noting the US economy grew at a 3.4% annualized rate in the third quarter. Darius Dale of 42 Macro said the Fed put is very much back, expecting closer coordination between the Fed and the Treasury, including possible government bond buybacks funded by Fed-backed cash to provide liquidity in 2027. This helps explain why investors have rotated between sectors rather than selling off broadly, despite concerns about inflation, rates and AI. Technology and Communications Services have lagged over the past month, while Healthcare, Financial Services and Real Estate gained last week.
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QQQ
▲ Likely positiveInvesco QQQ Trust
Relevance: high
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 690.49 |
| Change that session | -3.47% |
SPY
▲ Likely positiveSPDR S&P 500 ETF
Relevance: high
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 755.71 |
| Change that session | -1.77% |
DXY
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 101.96 |
| Change that session | +0.08% |
XAU/USD
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: medium
| Market | Gold |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 3,875.51 |
| Change that session | -3.63% |
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