QQQ is trading 1.58% up today as Treasury yields retreat after the Federal Reserve’s September 16, 2026 rate hike.
- The 10-year yield fell toward 4.97%, while Brent crude declined toward $103, easing inflation concerns and supporting risk appetite.
- Nasdaq-100 futures gained roughly 1.5% as investors viewed the Fed decision as largely priced in; the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and Dow rose.
- Softer housing starts and building permits reinforce lower-yield expectations, though today’s economic data remains mixed.