Why the Yield Curve Steepening Is a Warning for Value Stocks

With the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.56% and the yield curve continuing to steepen to 36 basis points, Lucas and Luna dive into how this often-overlooked signal impacts value stocks. They unpack why the Russell 2000, down 1% over the past week, may be more vulnerable than the S&P 500, and highlight one value ETF that's already started to underperform. Using data from the past week and recent Fed commentary from Governor Waller, they explain why the steepening yield curve—while traditionally a sign of economic optimism—is now a headwind for value-oriented sectors like regional banks and small-cap industrials. Perfect for investors wondering why their value picks aren't keeping up with the broader market. #YieldCurve #SteepeningYieldCurve #ValueStocks #Russell2000 #SmallCaps #RegionalBanks #FederalReserve #ChristopherWaller #SP500 #TreasuryYields #BasisPoints #Finance #Investing #BearMarketPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #MarketSignal #EquityMarkets Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo