[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The market finally found a little traction today, with the S&P 500 posting a modest gain and the Nasdaq leading the way thanks to another strong showing from semiconductor stocks. Falling Treasury yields helped the mood, as the 10-year yield declined for a second straight session, while oil prices dropped more than 3%, taking some inflation …
Chips Stumble, Gold, And Bitcoin Shine
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks took a step back today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipping as weakness in the semiconductor space overshadowed a welcome dip in Treasury yields. Micron got hit particularly hard, dragging AMD, Broadcom, and the broader chip sector lower along with it. On the bright side, bond yields eased as Treasury funding chatter and softer …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For August 21, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. GOLD GLITTERS, BITCOIN ROARS, AND JACKSON HOLE AWAITS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks managed to bounce today as traders looked for bargains after this week’s sharp sell-off, which was fueled largely by rising Treasury yields. Financial stocks helped lead the recovery, while crypto-related names caught a strong tailwind as …
The Bulls Took A Breather, But Gold And Bitcoin Kept Running
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks spent most of the day on the defensive as bond yields resumed their climb and oil prices pushed higher. Yesterday’s Treasury buyback announcement briefly calmed the bond market, but that optimism faded quickly, with long-term yields giving back those gains and reminding investors that deficits and borrowing needs remain front and center. Adding to the …
The Treasury Blinked. Gold And Bitcoin Noticed Immediately
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today’s market move came down to one thing: the Treasury’s decision to significantly expand its buyback program for longer-term debt. That helped push long-term yields lower, and stocks responded with modest gains, led by small caps. The bigger story, though, was the message the market seemed to take from it. As the Treasury steps more aggressively …
The Bond Market Sends A Warning, And Wall Street Listens
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today was a reminder that interest rates still matter, even in a market that’s been happily distracted by AI for much of the year. Global bond yields pushed to levels not seen in years, with the U.S. 30-year Treasury hovering around 5.3% and long-term rates climbing across Japan and Europe. That’s the kind of move that …