Stock Market on Sept. 24, 2026: S&P 500, Nasdaq end nearly flat as Big Tech stocks provide support; Dow falls for a 3rd straight day as Treasury yields and oil prices rise
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for a third straight day while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended nearly flat as Big Tech stocks provided support. Stock futures initially slid alongside global shares due to a bond sell-off and climbing Treasury yields. Oil prices rose amid Middle East uncertainty before a later cooldown in oil prices helped release pressure on Wall Street. Investors also monitored high-profile political developments, including Chinese President Xi Jinping landing in the US for meetings.
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- ✓ The Dow fell for a third straight day.
- ✓ The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended nearly flat with support from Big Tech stocks.
- ✓ Treasury yields and oil prices rose, placing pressure on global shares.
What changed
US stock indexes ended the day mixed, with the Dow falling for a third consecutive session while Big Tech stocks helped the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finish nearly flat.
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Dow Falls as Treasury Yields and Oil Prices Rise
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for a third straight day while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended nearly flat as Big Tech stocks provided support. Stock futures initially slid alongside global shares due to a bond sell-off and climbing Treasury yields. Oil prices rose amid Middle East uncertainty before a later cooldown in oil prices helped release pressure on Wall Street. Investors also monitored high-profile political developments, including Chinese President Xi Jinping landing in the US for meetings.
Why it matters
Wall Street faces renewed anxiety as climbing Treasury yields and a bond sell-off fuel fears that higher interest rates are here to stay. Markets are also closely tracking geopolitical friction, including rising oil prices driven by Middle East uncertainty. Investors are navigating these pressures while anticipating upcoming talks between Trump and Xi Jinping.
What is confirmed
- The Dow fell for a third straight day.
- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended nearly flat with support from Big Tech stocks.
- Treasury yields and oil prices rose, placing pressure on global shares.
Still unconfirmed
- Investors anticipate further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
What to watch next
- Upcoming meetings and talks between Trump and Xi Jinping.
- Further movements in bond yields and oil prices.
- Any potential signals regarding future Federal Reserve rate decisions.
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (7)
- Yahoo Finance — Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide as bond sell-off troubles markets, China's Xi Jinping lands in US
- Bloomberg.com — US Stock Futures Drop as Yields Climb Further, Oil Rises
- AP News — Global shares mostly lower as oil rises and markets await Trump-Xi talks
- Reuters — Wall St set for lower open as oil gains on Mideast uncertainty, eyes on Trump-Xi talks
- MarketWatch — Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq open lower as investors anticipate further Fed rate hikes; Trump to meet Xi
- www.cnbc.com — Bond market alarms are ringing on Wall Street. Here's what's ahead
- wtop.com — How major US stock indexes fared Friday 9/25/2026
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