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Bank of America (BAC) expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates in October, despite market odds at 20%. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) fell 0.74% to $79.46. BofA cites September inflation data and FOMC members' stance. TLT's long-duration bonds make it sensitive to rate changes. A hike could impact TLT's price, while a hold may signal less hawkish Fed policy.

Investors added $11.85 billion to the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) from July to mid-October, despite its 5% year-to-date decline. TLT's high yield (5.4%) attracts buyers, offering income as a buffer against losses. Hedge funds like Two Sigma and Renaissance Technologies opened new positions. TLT's performance depends on long-term yields and its duration of about 15 years.

The U.S. Treasury reported record $1.36 trillion in debt-service spending for fiscal 2026, with net interest at $1.1 trillion. The deficit rose to $1.99 trillion, while gross national debt reached $40.33 trillion. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) saw minimal movement, closing at $80.05. The article discusses the impact of record borrowing on long Treasury prices and the potential risks and rewards for TLT holders.

BlackRock Investment Institute upgraded shorter-term Treasuries to overweight and long-term Treasuries to neutral, citing higher yields. The move was funded by reducing U.S. equity exposure. The institute believes markets have overestimated Fed tightening and sees potential for further yield increases. iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY) and iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) reflect these views, with SHY yielding 3.63% and TLT yielding 4.99%.

The U.S. Treasury sold $39 billion of 10-year notes on October 7, 2026, with foreign buyers taking 80.34% and primary dealers only 2.54%, a record low. The notes cleared at 5.300%, below market expectations. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) and iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) saw slight declines. The benchmark yield touched 5.36%, its highest since 2002, before closing at 5.28%.

Market-implied odds of a Fed rate hike in October fell to 19.4% from 50.9% in a week. Traders now expect a 70% chance of a hike by December. Fed officials' comments and a weaker-than-expected jobs report contributed to the shift. SPY rose 0.56% while TLT fell 0.82% over the week.

The 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.28%, its highest since 2002, impacting borrowing costs. $4.3 trillion in U.S. corporate debt matures between 2027-2031, with refinancing costs doubling for some. AI companies like Amazon and Alphabet may issue $420 billion in debt by 2027. Rising mortgage rates reduce homebuyer purchasing power, and U.S. federal debt costs are increasing.

The U.S. Treasury will sell $119 billion in bonds from October 6-8, with yields at their highest since 2002. The ten-year yield reached 5.33%. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is down 8.44% year-to-date. The auctions include $58 billion in three-year notes, $39 billion in ten-year notes, and $22 billion in thirty-year bonds. According to TheStreet, the ten-year yield closed at 5.315% and the thirty-year at 5.670% on October 5.

U.S. Treasury yields fell to 5.18% after a weak jobs report, signaling trader positioning for relief. Options activity in XLU surged, with a $1M position favoring stabilization. Utilities are sensitive to interest rates. SOFR futures saw large call-spread buying, benefiting from lower short-term rates. TLT, an ETF holding long-term Treasuries, faced pressure from rising yields.

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) announced a monthly distribution of $0.3116. The payment is scheduled for October 6, with shareholders of record on October 1 and an ex-dividend date of October 1.