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Stocks slide as oil pops and yields punch higher; AI jitters hit tech into the close

September 28, 2026

U.S. equities fell broadly, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq leading to the downside as a fresh jump in Treasury yields and another leg up in crude revived inflation worries; the Dow also finished lower.

Stocks climb as oil cools on Hormuz progress; yields stay lofty but steady

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September 25, 2026

U.S. equities finished higher after crude prices eased on signs of movement toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, taking some pressure off inflation fears even as Treasury yields hovered near multi‑decade highs.

Stocks finish mixed as rising long-end yields cap risk; energy steadies the tape

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September 24, 2026

A rates-led session kept equities in check as the 30‑year Treasury yield pushed to multidecade highs, pressuring growth pockets while oil strength helped energy offset some of the drag. The major indexes ended broadly mixed near the flat line, reflecting a tug‑of‑war between higher discount rates and resilient macro reads, including another low jobless‑claims print.

Nasdaq ekes out another record as oil’s slide cools and yields hold steady

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September 22, 2026

A tech-led tape stayed aloft even as the early tailwind from cheaper oil faded into the close.

AI-fueled rally lifts the Nasdaq to a record as oil and yields retreat

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September 21, 2026

U.S. stocks finished broadly higher with tech and chip names out front, pushing the Nasdaq to a new closing high while the S&P 500 climbed back toward its peak.

Tech leads a relief rally as yields slip and oil eases after the Fed’s hike

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September 17, 2026

Stocks snapped back from Wednesday’s selloff, with the Nasdaq out front and the S&P 500 logging its best day in weeks as long‑term Treasury yields backed off 5% and crude cooled.