S&P 500 rises to record high as oil and yields move lower: Live updates
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs as declining U.S. Treasury yields and falling oil prices improved investor sentiment. The S&P 500 rose 0.49%, the Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.60%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.38%. Gains were driven by a continued AI rally, specifically benefiting chip stocks such as Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom. This surge occurred as markets shifted focus toward the third-quarter earnings season, though some indices later eased from these peaks when yields and oil prices rebounded.
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- ✓ The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs.
- ✓ The S&P 500 rose 0.49%, the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.60%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.38%.
- ✓ Lower Treasury yields and falling oil prices supported the market rise.
- ✓ Chip stocks including Nvidia and AMD saw gains.
What changed
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieved new record closing highs supported by a retreat in Treasury yields.
Live updates
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Record Highs Amid Lower Yields and Oil Prices
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs as declining U.S. Treasury yields and falling oil prices improved investor sentiment. The S&P 500 rose 0.49%, the Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.60%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.38%. Gains were driven by a continued AI rally, specifically benefiting chip stocks such as Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom. This surge occurred as markets shifted focus toward the third-quarter earnings season, though some indices later eased from these peaks when yields and oil prices rebounded.
Why it matters
Market volatility has increased due to Middle East tensions and Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Treasury yields recently hit a 2002 high, while Brent crude has fluctuated, at one point climbing to $106. These factors directly influence tech valuations and energy sector performance.
What is confirmed
- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs.
- The S&P 500 rose 0.49%, the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.60%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.38%.
- Lower Treasury yields and falling oil prices supported the market rise.
- Chip stocks including Nvidia and AMD saw gains.
- The Nasdaq Composite hit a fresh intraday all-time high and a record close on Monday.
Still unconfirmed
- The Dow rose 300 points as oil and yields dropped.
- Brent crude climbed to $106.
- Spot gold fell to $4,164.96.
What to watch next
- Third-quarter corporate earnings results from big banks
- Upcoming inflation data
- Federal Reserve minutes regarding potential rate hikes
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