Long-Dated Treasury Bond ETF Hits 14-Month Highs Ahead Of Imminent Fed Rate Cut
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The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) reached a 14-month high as investors anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut. The FOMC meeting on Sept. 18 is expected to result in a rate cut, with a 61% chance of a 50-basis-point reduction. Analysts are divided on the size of the cut, with some predicting a smaller 25-basis-point cut.
September 16, 2024 | 8:46 pm
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The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) surged to a 14-month high as investors anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut. The ETF's price increase reflects expectations of lower interest rates, which typically boost bond prices.
The anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate cut has led to increased demand for long-dated Treasury bonds, driving up the price of TLT. A rate cut would lower yields, making existing bonds more attractive, thus increasing their prices. The ETF's recent surge indicates strong investor sentiment towards this expectation.
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