4 Top-Ranked Mutual Funds to Invest in as Market Volatility Continues September 22, 2026 — 08:07 am EDT
Written by Zacks Equity Research for Zacks
linkedin email reddit Wall Street has faced heightened volatility in September as investors grappled with surging oil prices, elevated Treasury yields, persistent inflation and changing Federal Reserve expectations. The Middle East conflict has intensified concerns over energy supplies, pushing Brent crude above $100 per barrel at times. The 10-year Treasury yield briefly topped 5%, raising fears that higher energy and borrowing costs could prolong inflation and keep monetary policy restrictive.
The turbulence intensified around the Fed’s September meeting, when the central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points, its first hike in more than three years, while signaling that further tightening could remain necessary. The Dow fell 1.69% in the week ended Sept. 18, its steepest weekly decline since March, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.10%. The Nasdaq, however, gained 0.72%, underscoring the divergence across market segments.
Rapid swings in oil prices and Treasury yields have fueled sharp rotations across market segments. Against this ...