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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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Stocks reverse into the close after Fed hike; oil cools, yields hover near 5%
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Stocks reverse into the close after Fed hike; oil cools, yields hover near 5%

An early, tentative bounce gave way to a late-day fade after the Fed delivered a widely expected quarter-point hike and signaled it’s not done yet.

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Stocks slip as oil surges and the 10-year pops above 5% with the Fed up next
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Stocks slip as oil surges and the 10-year pops above 5% with the Fed up next

U.S. equities fell into the close as a fresh jump in crude and a brief push above 5% on the 10‑year Treasury tightened financial conditions on the eve of the Fed decision.

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Oil shock and 5% yields jar stocks as AI trade splits; energy steadies the tape
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Oil shock and 5% yields jar stocks as AI trade splits; energy steadies the tape

U.S. equities slipped into the close after 10‑year Treasury yields briefly tagged 5% and crude spiked above $100 before easing, a one‑two that pressured growth shares while leaving energy comparatively resilient.

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Stocks rebound as CPI lands in line; long-end yields hover near 5% while oil cools
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Stocks rebound as CPI lands in line; long-end yields hover near 5% while oil cools

After four down sessions, U.S. equities firmed into the close as August CPI matched expectations, easing the week’s rate jitters sparked by hotter PPI and a spike in crude.

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Stocks fall for a fourth day as oil tops $100 and yields jump
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Stocks fall for a fourth day as oil tops $100 and yields jump

U.S. equities extended their slide, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq finishing modestly lower as wholesale inflation stayed firm and Treasury yields leapt, while oil’s return to three digits kept price anxiety alive. Breadth was weak—materials led declines—though communication services and staples held up better than most.

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Oil tops $100, yields climb, and stocks sag as markets refocus on inflation
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Oil tops $100, yields climb, and stocks sag as markets refocus on inflation

A renewed surge in crude and a rebound in Treasury yields kept a lid on equities after the bell, with energy the lone bright spot while growth-heavy and rate‑sensitive corners lagged.

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Stocks slip as oil lifts yields; Dow leads losses while chips shine
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Stocks slip as oil lifts yields; Dow leads losses while chips shine

Wall Street eased after the long weekend as another jump in crude pushed long-term Treasury yields to cycle highs, rekindling inflation and Fed-hike worries.

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