Stocks Slide as Yields Rise on Sept. 28
On September 28, the U.S. stock market experienced a decline amid rising Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions that dampened investor sentiment. The S&P 500 fell by nearly 0.5%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped over 0.6% as investors moved toward defensive sectors like energy and consumer staples. The rise in bond yields, which hit multi-year highs at 5.26% for the 10-Year Treasury note, reflected growing concerns about inflation and economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, MongoDB shares plummeted by nearly 18%, following an unexpected leadership change as its CEO left to join Meta Platforms. In contrast, Nvidia rose due to a $150 billion share buyback announcement. Investors are also preparing for expanded trading hours on major exchanges like the NYSE and Nasdaq, which could significantly impact liquidity dynamics in coming months.
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