Stocks climb as yields cool; tech leads another rebound
U.S. equities extended their bounce, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow finishing around a percent higher as the 10‑year slipped back toward the mid‑4.7s and rate‑hike odds eased; growth and big tech set the pace while oil held in the low‑to‑mid 90s, keeping inflation in the conversation.
U.S. equities extended their bounce, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow finishing around a percent higher as the 10‑year slipped back toward the mid‑4.7s and rate‑hike odds eased; growth and big tech set the pace while oil held in the low‑to‑mid 90s, keeping inflation in the conversation.
Key Headlines & Market Movers
Rates relief and dovish hints ease pressure: A modest pullback in Treasury yields took the edge off the week’s rates shock, helping risk appetite recover. Intraday, commentary from Fed Governor Waller that he’d be comfortable holding if disinflation continues, alongside fading market odds of another hike, supported the move. Breadth improved with most sectors in the green, even as materials lagged.
AI and megacap tech re‑take the wheel: Tech leadership reasserted itself, with chip and AI‑linked names drawing fresh bids as the Nasdaq outperformed into the close. Nvidia led the complex as investors leaned back into the secular infrastructure build narrative. Yesterday’s surge in Dell after an upbeat outlook added to the sense that AI spend remains resilient, a tailwind that helped semis and related hardware.
Oil steadies, but remains a watchpoint: Crude held near the low‑to‑mid $90s, removing one headwind today but leaving inflation sensitivity high if prices push higher again. The Fed’s Beige Book backdrop remains one of modest growth, keeping markets attuned to incremental shifts in demand and pricing. With rates, energy and tech all in the frame, positioning stayed tactical rather than euphoric.
All eyes turn to Friday’s jobs report, which could swing rate expectations into next week’s decision; a cooler print would reinforce today’s rates‑led bid for growth, while a hot one risks reviving the yields headwind and narrowing leadership again.
The Investment Management Group at Duncan Williams Asset Management is led by a team with extensive experience in investment management, financial planning, and client service. President David Scully, CFA®, CFP®, has more than 20 years of experience and is active in Memphis civic organizations. Chief Investment Officer Kyle Gowen, CFA®, CFP®, oversees investment strategy and is engaged with the local community. Investment Analyst Jack Eason, CFA®, provides research and supports charitable initiatives. The IMG team is committed to professional standards, client service, and community involvement. No statement is intended as an offer of investment advice or a guarantee of future results.
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