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There was a sharp rise in Treasury yields last week, with the 30-year Treasury yield climbing above 5.1% on May 15, 2026. Investor concerns intensified after a series of economic reports suggested inflationary pressures were picking up again, partly due to elevated oil prices linked to Middle East tensions.
Investors may consider a short-term bearish play on rate-sensitive sectors, as these are likely to trade sluggishly if yields continue to rise.
Long-term U.S. treasury yields have been on the uptrend lately. Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields were 4.26% on Nov. 5, up from 3.74% recorded on Oct.1.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent remarks indicate a delay in rate cuts.
Stocks slumped to start Q2 as an interest rate cut by the Fed may come later than anticipated before. Investors can rely on these ETF strategies to play rising yields.
The U.S. jobs market has been hot despite higher rates while U.S. consumers have been resilient despite high inflation.
These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.
Last week marked the fourth straight week of losses for the S&P 500.
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