[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks got an early lift as September wrapped up, helped by a friendlier-than-expected inflation report. Both headline and core PCE cooled, giving traders some hope that the Fed may not need quite as heavy a hand going forward. But the bond market wasn’t exactly celebrating. The 10-year Treasury yield pushed toward 5.3%, keeping pressure on equities …
Stocks Stumble, Gold Bounces, And October Waits In The Wings
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Bond yields were once again calling the tune today, keeping the major indexes on the defensive after yesterday’s losing session. The 10-year hovered near levels not seen since 2007, while the 30-year remained near multi-decade highs, giving investors plenty to chew on. Some relief came from oil, which dropped nearly 4% as Middle East tensions showed …
The Indexes Wobble As Warning Signs Pile Up
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks started the week under pressure as higher oil prices and another surge in bond yields gave the bulls a rude Monday-morning wake-up call. Brent crude jumped more than 2% to around $107 a barrel and WTI moved above $94 after President Trump rejected Iran’s ceasefire conditions. Oil later backed off its intraday highs, but the …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 09/24/2026
ETF Data updated through Thursday, September 24, 2026 How to use this StatSheet: These are the main indicators that tell you when to buy or sell Domestic and International ETFs (section 1 and 2). They do that by comparing their position to their long-term M/A (Moving Average). If they cross above, and stay there, it’s a green light to buy. …
Stocks Shrug Off Surging Yields, But For How Long?
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks stumbled again as Treasury yields continued their relentless climb, fueled by expectations that the Fed may have another rate hike in store. The 30-year yield touched 5.446%, while the 10-year surged to 5.22%. A pullback in Oracle didn’t do the tech sector any favors either. Adding fuel to the inflation fire, oil moved sharply higher, …
Higher Yields Trigger A “Sell Everything” Wednesday
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Wall Street ran into a familiar troublemaker today: higher bond yields. Hotter-than-expected economic data sent Treasury yields surging, with the 10-year climbing above 5.1% and the 2-year approaching 4.9%. That revived fears that the Fed may not be finished tightening, especially after Governor Michael Barr reinforced the message that further policy adjustments may be needed to …