[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Nasdaq sailed to another record high, even as Treasury yields pushed higher, with the 10-year climbing to 5.33%. The ISM Services reading of 54.9% landed roughly where expected, keeping the economic-growth story intact while traders now look ahead to Wednesday’s Fed minutes for clues on the rate outlook. But beneath the headline gains, things were …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For October 2, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. BAD JOBS NEWS, GOOD MARKET NEWS: BULLS TAKE THE WHEEL [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks jumped out of the gate this morning, after a surprisingly weak jobs report sent bond yields lower and raised hopes that the Fed may keep rates unchanged in October. September payrolls increased by just …
Stocks Dodge A Yield Curveball And Claw Back To Even
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks started October on the back foot as surging Treasury yields pressured the broader market, despite blockbuster earnings from Micron. The 10-year yield briefly climbed above 5.34%, touching levels not seen in roughly 24 years, while the 30-year pushed above 5.66%. That’s becoming the market’s elephant in the room. Stocks remain near record highs, but with …
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 …
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, …