Bearish for the 10-year Treasury
Rising Treasury Yields Pressure Equities
Stable
Steady attention in US 10-Year Bond coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bearish argument: Rising 10-year Treasury yields are being cited as a headwind for equities, with sources reporting that yields have pushed to multi-year highs around 5.24%, contributing to declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The mechanism is that higher discount rates compress equity valuations, particularly for growth-oriented companies with cash flows weighted toward the future.
What changed?
Not in yesterday’s coverage · 1% of US 10-Year Bond coverage today
The idea itself is not new: the recorded share reached 4.6% on 22 July. Renewed coverage does not necessarily mean new evidence.
How attention has changed
1% of US 10-Year Bond coverage
Rolling 3-day share · as of 14 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
| Date | Share of coverage |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 0% |
| 2026-09-16 | 0.8% |
| 2026-09-17 | 0.5% |
| 2026-09-18 | 0.4% |
| 2026-09-19 | 0% |
| 2026-09-20 | 0% |
| 2026-09-21 | 0% |
| 2026-09-22 | 0% |
| 2026-09-23 | 0% |
| 2026-09-24 | 1.3% |
| 2026-09-25 | 1.7% |
| 2026-09-26 | 2.1% |
| 2026-09-27 | 1.8% |
| 2026-09-28 | 1.6% |
| 2026-09-29 | 2.1% |
| 2026-09-30 | 1.4% |
| 2026-10-01 | 0.9% |
| 2026-10-02 | 1.6% |
| 2026-10-03 | 1.2% |
| 2026-10-04 | 1.4% |
| 2026-10-05 | 0% |
| 2026-10-06 | 3.1% |
| 2026-10-07 | 1.3% |
| 2026-10-08 | 1.2% |
| 2026-10-09 | 0.3% |
| 2026-10-10 | 0.3% |
| 2026-10-11 | 0% |
| 2026-10-12 | 0% |
| 2026-10-13 | 0% |
| 2026-10-14 | 1% |
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The argument and its evidence
Several outlets can carry the same argument; no single article is its origin. Read each one in its own context.
Recent coverage
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U.Today · Published 13 Oct 2026
NEAR Claims Crown in Crypto's Pivot to AI: Wintermute
In coverage record: 14 Oct 2026
“pushing the yield on 10-year US government bonds to a multi-year high of 5.24%”
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MarketScreener · Published 7 Oct 2026
Stocks Futures Slip as Bond Selloff Extends, Oil Prices Rise -- Update
In coverage record: 8 Oct 2026
“The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield increased 5.3 basis points to 5.323%”
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Earlier coverage
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Moneycontrol · Published 5 Oct 2026
US bonds offer 5.2%: Can they make 8% for Indian investors?
In coverage record: 6 Oct 2026
“If yields rise by a percentage point, a 10-year Treasury loses roughly 7-8 percent of its value.”
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WTOP · Published 5 Oct 2026
How major US stock indexes fared Monday 10
In coverage record: 6 Oct 2026
“In the bond market, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 5.31%.”
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Moneycontrol · Published 1 Oct 2026
Wall Street futures rise as AI stocks gain, offsetting concerns over oil price rebound
In coverage record: 2 Oct 2026
“swings in global bond yields weighed on sentiment, with the yield on 10-year US Treasuries touching its highest level since 2002.”
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The Economic Times · Published 1 Oct 2026
US 10-year yield at 24-year high rattles Nifty, rupee and bond markets. Why is India hit hard?
In coverage record: 2 Oct 2026
“When US government bonds offer a better yield, global investors get a higher return from a dollar asset considered safer than emerging market equities or debt.”
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The Economic Times · Published 1 Oct 2026
US 10-year yield at 24-year high rattles Nifty, rupee and bond markets. Why is India hit hard?
In coverage record: 2 Oct 2026
“Rising US yields reduce the premium investors are willing to pay for equities because future earnings are discounted at a higher rate.”
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The Straits Times · Published 29 Sep 2026
Stocks wobble as bonds slump to monthly loss
In coverage record: 30 Sep 2026
“The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield spiked to a 19-year high above 5.27% overnight for a rise of nearly 50 basis points through September”
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Business Today · Published 28 Sep 2026
Sensex, Nifty plunge over 1%; investors lose Rs 6 lakh crore as Brent crude crosses $107
In coverage record: 29 Sep 2026
“Brent crude rising and the US 10-year yield at 5.2 per cent are strong headwinds that are weighing on markets.”
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The Financial Express · Published 28 Sep 2026
Sensex slides nearly 600 points, Nifty below 23,000; financial under pressure
In coverage record: 29 Sep 2026
“Meanwhile, the other big worry for Indian markets, the US 10-year yield was around 5.21%.”
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MarketScreener · Published 25 Sep 2026
Canadian dollar heads for third straight weekly decline on wider yield spreads
In coverage record: 26 Sep 2026
“Canada's 2-year yield fell 6.2 basis points further below the equivalent US rate to a gap of roughly 153 basis points, its widest since February 2025. A lower relative yield tends to reduce the attractiveness of a currency.”
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NDTV Profit · Published 25 Sep 2026
Forget Iran And AI - The US 10-Year Yield Is The Real Story
In coverage record: 26 Sep 2026
“in five of those cycles the index took an 8% to 14% drawdown from the peak, with the low arriving anywhere from one month to three-and-a-half months after the hike”
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The Economic Times · Published 25 Sep 2026
Dalal Street slumps on oil spike, bond rout & Irda jolt
In coverage record: 26 Sep 2026
“Rising US bond yields and elevated crude prices are weighing on overall risk appetite”
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THE WEEK · Published 24 Sep 2026
Why is the stock market crashing today? 4 factors behind the sharp fall in the Nifty and Sensex indices
In coverage record: 25 Sep 2026
“The sharp spike in Brent crude above $102 and the US 10-year bond yield rising to 5.11% will weigh on the market today.”
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ANI (Asian News International) · Published 24 Sep 2026
Sensex tumbles over 600 points, Nifty below 23,300 amid surge in US bond yields
In coverage record: 25 Sep 2026
“US bond yields surged on Wednesday, with several hitting their highest levels since 2007, as stronger-than-expected business activity, which expanded at its fastest pace in more than five years, fuelled expectations of an interest rate hike next month”
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CNBC · Published 24 Sep 2026
Car loan rates may rise as Treasury yields climb
In coverage record: 25 Sep 2026
“Across both short-term and long-term Treasurys, yields have climbed as stronger-than-expected economic data has fueled inflation concerns and expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates further.”
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The Hindu Business Line · Published 23 Sep 2026
US 10-year Treasury yield: Why 6% could be the next market threshold
In coverage record: 24 Sep 2026
“investors weren't yet plugging in 5%-plus yields into their longer-term profit forecasting models.”
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The Hindu Business Line · Published 23 Sep 2026
India bond rally likely to extend marginally as Brent slips below $100/barrel
In coverage record: 24 Sep 2026
“the 10-year Treasury yield continued to move in a narrow range of 4.95%-5.00%, with the higher range acting as a strong ceiling”
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CNBC TV18 · Published 15 Sep 2026
Asian stocks slip as chip selloff, bond rout add to AI slowdown fears
In coverage record: 16 Sep 2026
“The 10-year US Treasury yield hovered near 5% in early Asian trade, having briefly crossed that threshold on Monday for the first time since 2023. Rising yields raise borrowing costs economy-wide and reduce the present value of future corporate earnings, pressuring equity valuations already near record highs.”
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Devdiscourse · Published 15 Sep 2026
Treasury Yields Surge Amid Global Concerns
In coverage record: 16 Sep 2026
“a notable climb in the yields of U.S. 10-year Treasuries, which hit levels not seen since 2007”
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The Economic Times · Published 2 Sep 2026
Bigger market crash ahead? Analysts weigh how Sensex, Nifty may react if US 10-year bond yield touches 5%
In coverage record: 3 Sep 2026
“If the 10-year yield touches 5% that has the potential to trigger a big correction in equity markets globally. Therefore, this is the macro indicator to watch closely.”
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The Economic Times · Published 25 Aug 2026
Global Market: Japanese bond yields edge higher as US Treasury yields, oil prices rise
In coverage record: 26 Aug 2026
“Japanese government bond yields edged higher on Tuesday, tracking a rise in U.S. Treasury yields as oil prices recovered, while investors remained cautious ahead of speeches by senior central bank officials in Japan and the United States.”
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NewsBytes · Published 25 Aug 2026
India-US bond-yield spread hits historic low: Should we be worried?
In coverage record: 26 Aug 2026
“The India-US yield gap is now near its narrowest in two decades, and that is largely a reflection of what is happening in the US. A large part of this compression is due to high US Treasury yields.”
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The Globe and Mail · Published 22 Aug 2026
Why the bond market is flexing its muscles, and why everyone needs to care
In coverage record: 23 Aug 2026
“Treasurys are facing more competition from higher-yielding bonds overseas than in recent decades. After years of near-zero interest rates, even 30-year Japanese government bonds are now paying more than 4 per cent. Yields on U.K. bonds have reached 5.81 per cent, and German bonds are also paying 3.76 per cent, versus 5.27 per cent for a comparable U.S. bond. It's a big reason U.S. rates have been drifting higher.”
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Barchart · Published 21 Aug 2026
Stocks Settle Higher as Crude Oil Prices Stabilize
In coverage record: 22 Aug 2026
“Higher bond yields were a drag on the broader market on Friday, as the 10-year T-note yield rose +3 bp to 4.73%. T-notes were under pressure on Friday from a rally in stocks, which curbed safe-haven demand for T-notes. Also, Friday's report showing the Aug S&P services PMI unexpectedly expanded at its fastest pace in 4.5-years shows strength in the US economy and weighed on T-notes.”
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Forbes · Published 13 Aug 2026
Look At These Three Rates Before Making Financial Decisions
In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026
“Higher yields can be attractive for new money entering the bond market, but they can hurt existing bondholders because bond prices generally fall when yields rise.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 10 Aug 2026
Asian shares are mixed after gains on Wall Street, while oil prices climb
In coverage record: 11 Aug 2026
“The 10-year Treasury yield was at 4.06%, up from 4.04% late Friday.”
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The Economic Times · Published 4 Aug 2026
US stocks: Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs as AI earnings impress, oil prices tumble
In coverage record: 5 Aug 2026
“The decline in oil prices also reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September, pushing US Treasury yields lower.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 3 Aug 2026
US stocks rally near a record as falling oil prices ease Wall Street's worries about inflation
In coverage record: 4 Aug 2026
“That helped Treasury yields to fall in the bond market.”
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CNBC · Published 31 Jul 2026
Treasury yields inch lower after post-Fed spike
In coverage record: 1 Aug 2026
“U.S. Treasury yields moved lower on Friday, reversing course after rising sharply following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady earlier in the week. At 3:30 a.m. ET, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was 1 basis point lower to 4.647%.”
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Barchart · Published 31 Jul 2026
Nasdaq Futures Rally on Upbeat Amazon Earnings and Chip Stock Strength
In coverage record: 1 Aug 2026
“In the bond market, the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note is at 4.67%, down -0.06%.”
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CNBC · Published 22 Jul 2026
Treasury yields flat as traders reassess Fed rate hike bets
In coverage record: 23 Jul 2026
“The 2-year Treasury note yield, which more closely tracks short-term Federal Reserve interest rate policy, fell one basis point to 4.251%”
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Barchart · Published 21 Jul 2026
Stock Index Futures Climb as Chipmakers Extend Rebound, Earnings in Focus
In coverage record: 22 Jul 2026
“shares of home builders and suppliers slid after the 10-year T-note yield jumped, with D.R. Horton (DHI) falling more than -3% and KB Home (KBH) dropping over -2%.”
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The Economic Times · Published 21 Jul 2026
Shorter-dated US Treasury yields ease in line with lower oil price
In coverage record: 22 Jul 2026
“Shorter-dated US Treasury yields ease in line with lower oil price”
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The Economic Times · Published 16 Jul 2026
Indian bonds rise on steady oil, easing US rate-hike fears
In coverage record: 17 Jul 2026
“Indian bond yields eased for a second straight session, tracking an overnight drop in U.S. Treasury yields after softer economic data reduced expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes.”
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Reuters · Published 15 Jul 2026
Mapping the Market: Treasury yields flirt with a breakout that could turn into much more
In coverage record: 16 Jul 2026
“History offers examples: similar volatility troughs in 2007, 1991 and 1989 were each followed by sizable yield declines within a few months.”
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Devdiscourse · Published 14 Jul 2026
Navigating Independence: Kevin Warsh's Fed Leadership Amid Trump Era Expectations
In coverage record: 15 Jul 2026
“Warsh has appointed expert task forces devoid of partisan influences, drawing praise for his neutral approach. Warsh's approach contrasts with other appointments by Trump, suggesting a different trajectory for the Federal Reserve.”
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Times of India · Published 14 Jul 2026
Not so ‘treasured’ anymore! Why India, China are stacking up gold and trimming US Treasuries exposure
In coverage record: 15 Jul 2026
“India's holdings of the US Treasuries have dropped as per the latest data from US Federal Reserve. There has been a 22.5% fall from $232 billion in April 2025 to $181 billion in April 2026. China's holdings of US Treasuries have come down sharply from $743.6 billion to $651.1 billion - a decline of 12.44%.”
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The Economic Times · Published 8 Jul 2026
10-year yield seen slipping to 6.64% as Fed bets ease
In coverage record: 9 Jul 2026
“Analysts anticipate further easing towards 6.64% levels in the near term.”
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The Hindu Business Line · Published 7 Jul 2026
Stocks surge on chip news, oil holds at pre-war levels
In coverage record: 8 Jul 2026
“The yield on benchmark U.S. 10-year notes fell 0.77 basis point to 4.471 per cent, from 4.479 per cent late on Thursday.”
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Barchart · Published 2 Jul 2026
Wall Street rises toward the finish of its best week in nearly 2 months
In coverage record: 3 Jul 2026
“The yield on the 10-year Treasury got to 4.50% in the morning, up from the less than 4% before the war. But after the release of the U.S. hiring data, it immediately fell back to 4.47%.”
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Barchart · Published 2 Jul 2026
Wall Street rises toward the finish of its best week in 2 months
In coverage record: 3 Jul 2026
“Stocks got some help from easing Treasury yields in the bond market, which fell after a report from the U.S. government said employers added 57,000 jobs to their payrolls last month. Lower rates also tend to push upward on prices for stocks and other investments.”
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CP24 Toronto · Published 2 Jul 2026
Wall Street rises
In coverage record: 3 Jul 2026
“The yield on the 10-year Treasury got to 4.50 per cent in the morning, up from the less than four per cent before the war. But after the release of the U.S. hiring data, it immediately fell back to 4.47 per cent.”
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The Straits Times · Published 2 Jul 2026
US stocks advance as jobs data dims prospect of Fed rate hike
In coverage record: 3 Jul 2026
“Shorter-term Treasury yields dropped.”
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Business Today · Published 6 Jun 2026
US stock market news: Why Nasdaq, S&P 500 witnessed its worst day of year Factors behind fall
In coverage record: 7 Jun 2026
“As fears of a hawkish stance grew, US Treasury yields jumped higher. Bond prices and yields move in opposite directions, and Friday saw bond prices fall, making equities a less attractive bet, which put downward pressure on stocks.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 27 May 2026
Asian shares are mostly higher, tracking Wall Street's fresh records, and oil prices fall
In coverage record: 28 May 2026
“U.S. Treasury yields fell as oil prices helped ease pressure on inflation.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 26 May 2026
US stocks rise and catch up with gains in overseas markets
In coverage record: 27 May 2026
“Treasury yields moved lower in the bond market.”
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NDTV Profit · Published 21 May 2026
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq In Red As Oil Jitters Outweigh Nvidia Earnings Cheer; Dow Down 250 Points
In coverage record: 22 May 2026
“Wall Street indices were hit by an uptick in crude oil prices along with rising treasury yields on Thursday and opened in the red.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 21 May 2026
US markets head lower as oil prices resume their climb and higher treasury yields pressure stocks
In coverage record: 22 May 2026
“U.S. markets were poised to open lower Thursday as oil prices rose and treasury yields resumed their climb.”
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Moneycontrol · Published 21 May 2026
Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks
In coverage record: 22 May 2026
“U.S. Treasury yields were lower in the afternoon amid hopes of peace deal progress.”
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Crypto News · Published 19 May 2026
Can Ethereum bulls defend $2,000 support as ETFs continue to bleed?
In coverage record: 20 May 2026
“U.S. 10-year Treasury yields recently surged to 4.59%, their highest level in months, encouraging investors to rotate capital away from volatile assets like cryptocurrencies and toward safer yield-bearing government debt.”
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Decrypt · Published 15 May 2026
Bitcoin Shrugs off CLARITY gains as Institutions Sell Amid Surging Treasury Yields
In coverage record: 16 May 2026
“When U.S. Treasury yields are above 4.5% and the market prices out future Fed cuts, some allocations naturally flow toward cash and bonds.”
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CryptoSlate · Published 15 May 2026
Bitcoin is caught between a $177 billion risk-on boom and the return of Fed rate-hike fears
In coverage record: 15 May 2026
“Higher real yields raise the opportunity cost of holding a non-yielding asset and strengthen the dollar, both of which historically compress Bitcoin's risk premium.”
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The Economic Times · Published 9 May 2026
SBI Q4 profit rises 6%, investors cautious over bond yield impact
In coverage record: 9 May 2026
“Yet, the stock slumped, reflecting mounting investor concerns with margin compression after surging bond yields accelerated treasury losses in the March quarter at the most-valued government entity.”
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The Economic Times · Published 7 Apr 2026
U.S stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq make gains but Dow Jones fall. Here's what to expect on Wednesday
In coverage record: 7 Apr 2026
“In the bond market, Treasury yields eased modestly. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.30 per cent from 4.34 per cent late Monday. That’s still well above its 3.97 per cent level from before the war, and the rise has pushed up rates for mortgages and other loans going to U.S. households and businesses, which slows the economy.”
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The Associated Press · Published 6 Apr 2026
US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants
In coverage record: 6 Apr 2026
“The rise has pushed up rates for mortgages and other loans going to U.S. households and businesses, which slows the economy.”
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The Economic Times · Published 1 Apr 2026
Why is the US stock market today surging? Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq jump on Trump Iran ceasefire hopes and strong data - Amazon, Tesla lead tech gainers
In coverage record: 1 Apr 2026
“The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.32%, suggesting that investors still expect steady economic activity and possibly persistent inflation. Rising yields can sometimes limit stock gains, so this will be closely watched.”
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CBC.ca · Published 27 Mar 2026
Wall Street marks its worst week since start of conflict in Iran
In coverage record: 27 Mar 2026
“That rise has already sent rates jumping for mortgages and for other loans taken by U.S. households and businesses, slowing the economy.”
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The Economic Times · Published 13 Mar 2026
Why are US stock market indexes down today, and will S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq stay in red or turn green again? Wall Street crash, biggest losers, gainers, analysts insights, market outlook
In coverage record: 13 Mar 2026
“New economic data showed slower economic growth and rising inflation pressure in the United States. Technology stocks also declined after news about artificial intelligence delays and leadership changes at major companies.”
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Barchart · Published 11 Mar 2026
Stocks Pressured by Higher Oil Prices, But Positive Oracle AI News Helps Tech Stocks
In coverage record: 11 Mar 2026
“The 10-year T-note yield is up +5.6 bp at 4.212%, adding to Tuesday’s rise of +6 bp. T-note prices are being undercut by today’s +4% rally in oil prices and the +3.6 bp rise in the 10-year inflation expectations rate to 2.386%.”
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The Economic Times · Published 6 Mar 2026
US stock market crash: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq down today - Here's biggest gainers and losers amid Dow Jones 550 crash
In coverage record: 6 Mar 2026
“Rising Treasury yields also added pressure to the market. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.148%.”
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