Value of a hypothetical $1,000 investment in the S&P 500, excluding dividends, from 1/1/12 to 12/31/21
Equities pushed higher after a softer September payrolls print eased fears of another near‑term rate hike, helping growth stocks regain their footing.
After an early scare from Treasury yields spiking to multi‑decade highs, rates eased and stocks managed small gains, breaking a three‑day slide. Leadership rotated toward energy while defensives lagged, as a softer manufacturing read and steady jobless claims nudged odds of an October rate hike lower.
September ended with a challenging reminder: stocks and bonds can both lose ground when inflation concerns intensify.
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