NYSE:DX 15 February 2026

AGNC stock price slips after soft U.S. CPI; dividend and Fed minutes loom

AGNC Investment Corp closed down 0.2% at $11.36 Friday as Treasury yields fell after U.S. inflation data came in below forecasts. The company declared a $0.12 February dividend, payable March 10. Annaly Capital rose 0.5%, Dynex Capital slipped 0.4%. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday.

15 February 2026

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Crude Oil Prices Surge, US Stocks Slide, Treasury Yields Diverge Amid Recession Concerns
March 27, 2026, 11:20 PM EDT. Crude oil prices jumped to multi-year highs amid U.S.-Iran tensions, hitting $101.24 per barrel. Simultaneously, U.S. stocks slumped, with the Nasdaq entering correction territory. However, U.S. Treasury yields broke from their usual pattern, pulling back to 3.90% despite rising energy costs. This decoupling suggests investors are shifting focus from short-term inflation fears to seeking safe-haven assets amid growing worries about a long-term economic recession. Elevated yields attracted bargain hunters, questioning if the Federal Reserve will continue rate hikes despite the energy crisis. Market analysts indicate this unusual divergence signals a potential inflection point, as concerns mount over growth pressures against rising fiscal debt and persistent geopolitical risks impacting energy prices.