Dow jumps 600 points, heads for best day in a month as yields fall: Live updates — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-jumps-600-points-heads-for-best-day-in-a-month-as-yields-fall-live-updatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Dow and S&P 500 Post Best Day in a Month as Rate Fears Easehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-jumps-600-points-heads-for-best-day-in-a-month-as-yields-fall-live-updateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-jumps-600-points-heads-for-best-day-in-a-month-as-yields-fall-live-updates#u57049Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:11:40 +0000The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 recorded their strongest single-day gains in a month on Thursday. Markets rallied as Treasury yields declined following comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who indicated he could support keeping interest rates steady this month if inflation continues to cool. Big Tech and software stocks drove a sharp rise across the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, snapping a three-day losing streak for major averages. Gains were also supported by latest trade data and jobless claims.Why it mattersInvestor sentiment shifted as fears of furth