Rates & returns
Key interest rates, bond yields and benchmark returns, each with the date it is as of and the primary source. A dated snapshot, re-checked by the desk, not a live feed.
| Instrument | Value | As of | 1-month change | 1-year change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,811 | 2026-10-09 | +2.34% | +16.0% | S&P Dow Jones Indices: S&P 500checked 2026-10-13 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield | 5.24% | 2026-10-09 | - | +1.11 pp | U.S. Treasury: Daily Treasury Par Yield Curve Rateschecked 2026-10-13 |
| US consumer price inflation, year on year | 3.4% | 2026-08-31 | unchanged | - | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Indexchecked 2026-10-13 |
| US federal funds target rate | 3.75% to 4.00% | 2026-10-13 | +0.25 pp | - | Federal Reserve: Open Market Operationschecked 2026-10-13 |