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Inflation, AI Fears Drive US Stock SelloffFinance — 8hU.S. stocks fell as inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September, partly reflecting higher fuel prices amid the Iran war, lifting Treasury yields and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Chipmakers and AI infrastructure companies came under particular pressure as investors questioned whether heavy borrowing and spending on data centers will deliver sufficient returns, though some executives cited persistent demand for computing capacity.

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Maya Lindstrom Chipmakers are getting hit because all that borrowed money for data centers may not pay off fast enough despite the demand.

PIMCO CIO warns Treasury yields could reach 6%Finance — 6dThe 10-year U.S. Treasury yield could approach 6%, a level not seen since 2000, as high oil prices, inflation concerns, rising government debt and bond-market selling pressure push borrowing costs higher. PIMCO’s chief investment officer warned that further increases could weigh on stocks and corporate bonds, while higher rates threaten to raise financing costs for governments, businesses and households.

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Stocks Fall as Treasury Yields Hit Multidecade HighsFinance — Sep 28, 2026

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US Stocks Fall, Treasury Yields Reach 2007 HighsFinance — Sep 29, 2026U.S. stocks swung as Iran-war energy concerns and rising Treasury yields—at multi-decade highs—stoked inflation fears and weighed on equities. Softer-than-expected inflation data, easing oil prices and Fed officials’ calls for patience later reduced expectations of another near-term rate hike, helping stocks recover even as long-term yields remained elevated.

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Rising Bond Yields Weigh on Stocks — Sep 28, 2026Rising U.S. Treasury yields, fueled by inflation concerns and higher oil prices, pushed stocks lower as investors braced for borrowing costs to remain elevated. Higher yields have also lifted mortgage rates above 7%, weighing on homebuilder stocks and making housing more expensive.

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Nicole Hardy Borrowing costs aren't coming down soon, so expect more pressure on the market until these inflation concerns ease up.

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Stocks Reach Records as Tech Shares LeadFinance — Sep 30, 2026U.S. stock futures rose Friday after a weaker-than-expected jobs report and higher unemployment eased expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes; lower Treasury yields and oil prices also supported sentiment. Despite the rebound, the major indexes remained on track for weekly losses.

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Asian Stocks Fall as Oil Tops 106 Dollars, Yields Near High — Sep 28, 2026Brent crude topped $106 a barrel after Trump rejected Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal; Asian stocks fell as the 30-year Treasury yield neared its highest since 2004.

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Elena Vasquez Oil prices jumping past 106 on that Iran standoff will hurt consumers everywhere if it drags on.

US Stocks End Flat Amid Oil, Bond Pressure — Sep 24, 2026The 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.20%, matching 2007 levels, as U.S. stocks ended near flat after sharp midday swings in oil and bonds.

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Rachel Meyers Rising Treasury yields will keep pressuring the market until inflation shows real signs of cooling.

Asian Shares Fall, Treasury Yields Hit 2002 High — Sep 29, 2026Asian stocks fell or were poised to decline as investors weighed volatile bond markets and awaited U.S. jobs data, while rising oil prices tied to renewed Gulf tensions heightened inflation concerns. Treasury yields retreated from recent highs, but uncertainty over wages, interest rates and energy prices kept markets on edge.

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Stocks Weighed Down by Oil and Surging Yields — Sep 25, 2026U.S. stock futures were mixed to slightly lower as rising Treasury yields and hawkish Fed signals weighed on sentiment, while investors also watched U.S.-China and Iran developments. Upcoming economic reports and corporate news, including Micron results and Tesla sales, were among the catalysts in focus.

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Nasdaq Hits Record as Chip Stocks Rally — Sep 21, 2026U.S. stocks climbed on Monday as oil prices slipped, easing Treasury yields and renewed optimism around artificial intelligence supported broad gains across the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow. The rally was underscored by tech and AI-related momentum, with market sentiment also shaped by high-profile discussions between Trump and Xi and ongoing geopolitical developments.

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Wall Street Rallies Near Record as Oil, Yields Ease — Sep 21, 2026U.S. stocks rose toward record highs as oil prices pulled back and Treasury yields eased, with the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq all advancing and AI-linked shares contributing to gains. The market remains buoyed by improving oil-market dynamics amid Middle East tensions, though oil remains elevated above pre-war levels.

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Tom Gallagher The AI names leading the way is no surprise, but oil staying above pre-war levels still feels like a real risk hanging over this rally.

Stock Market Today: Dow falls 430 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower as Treasury's $6 billion buyback plan underwhelms; Brent crude hits $101 — Sep 9, 2026

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Chris Dalton Six billion in buybacks won't fix the Dow dropping 430 points when energy prices keep rising.

Stocks Rebound as Oil Eases After Fed Hike — Sep 14, 2026US stock futures dipped as the 10-year Treasury yield rose above 5% ahead of the Federal Reserve decision, underscoring higher borrowing costs and persistent rate-inflation concerns. Oil climbed on Middle East tensions, while bond–equity ETFs showed reduced diversification benefits as rates stayed elevated and markets sold off.

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US Stocks Slip as Strong Jobs Data Lift Rate-Hike Bets — Sep 4, 2026A stronger-than-expected August jobs report revived expectations that the Fed will raise rates later this month, sending stocks lower and pushing Treasury yields higher as traders price in higher-rate bets. Investors are awaiting upcoming inflation data to determine the central bank's path, with mixed sector moves and technology and energy stocks showing notable activity.

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Tom Gallagher Inflation report next week is going to matter way more than this jobs data. That's the real thing traders should be watching.

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Markets Rise as Treasury Buybacks Support BondsFinance — Aug 19, 2026US stocks closed higher as Treasury buyback expansion supported liquidity and helped ease yields, with the Dow at 53,463, the Nasdaq at 26,331, and the S&P 500 around 7,708 as investors digested earnings and awaited the Federal Reserve minutes. Futures pointed to a stronger opening as crude oil retreated and longer-dated debt buybacks were expanded, reinforcing sentiment after days of declines.

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Wall Street rises as yields ease, Moderna lifts healthcare stocks — Aug 19, 2026U.S. stocks rose modestly as easing government yields supported risk appetite, with Moderna’s strong rally boosting the healthcare sector and lifting major indexes. Investors weighed Fed minutes signaling potential rate hikes against Treasury moves to expand liquidity supports, keeping a wary view on longer-term rate trajectories for tech and other high-flyers.

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Wise Group launches £405M buyback across US, UKFinance — Jul 21, 2026Wise Group confirmed a £405 million share buyback across Nasdaq, the London Stock Exchange and other venues, to run from July 21, 2026 to no later than March 31, 2027, with about 40% of repurchased shares going to the Employee Share Trust and 60% held in treasury, and it will seek renewed shareholder authority at the next AGM to continue the program. Analysts broadly view the stock as attractive, with a consensus Buy rating from nine covered analysts and several firms initiating or upgrading coverage.

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