SOFR Option Weekly Commentary 10/30/26
The FED left rates unch at Wednesday's FOMC meeting. Chairman Warsh repeated his commitment to containing inflation. Inflation-adjusted GDP increased 3.4% annualized in the 3rd Quarter beating the street's 3.2% estimates. The PCE monthly price index increased 0.5% in September - in line with estimates but the highest increase since March. Fixed income futures rallied today as the AI selloff continued in equities. The current odds of at least 1 rate hike by year end are 68.7% (down from 77.9% last Friday). The 10Yr is trading @ 4.92%.
SOFR Option Vol was lower this week (see attached spreadsheet).