The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is in the green today, and it's a lucky – and lonely – spot to be in.
Most of the toll road operator's S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) peers are suffering on Friday, with the index tumbling 1.58% at the time of writing.
At the same time, the Transurban share price is trading at $14.09, 0.97% higher than its previous close.
Let's take a closer look at what's going on with the market on Friday.
Transurban shares afloat in a sea of red
The ASX 200 is plunging from yesterday's eight-month high – and near all-time high – amid news the United States Federal Reserve could be considering a rate hike next month.
The chair of the nation's central bank, Jerome Powell, signalled talk of a 0.5% increase to rates on Thursday (Friday, AEDT), reports the Wall Street Journal.
Seemingly in response to the international rates talk, the ASX 200 is recording its worst day since February's 2.99% tumble.
At the time of writing, only 34 of the ASX's top 200 companies are gaining. That leaves 83% of the ASX 200 in the red.
Leading the index on Thursday is the United Malt Group Ltd (ASX: UMG) share price. It's currently up 1.79%.
The share prices of CSL Limited (ASX: CSL), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH), Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL), and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) are also in the green.
They've joined the Transurban share price in avoiding today's carnage. There's no news from the toll road operator to explain why its stock is moving higher on Friday.
Additionally, 10 of the ASX 200's 11 sectors are trading lower right now.
Only the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) is up. It's recording a 0.49% gain.
Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Resources Index (ASX: XJR) is the worst performing sector, tumbling 3.31%.
