https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-rises-to-record-high-as-oil-and-yields-move-lower-live-updatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-rises-to-record-high-as-oil-and-yields-move-lower-live-updateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-rises-to-record-high-as-oil-and-yields-move-lower-live-updates#u132832Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:26:25 +0000The 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 mattersMarket volatility has increased due to Middle East te