Midday Update
Monday, October 5, 2026  ·  7:08 PM ET

Nasdaq hits record high as tech crushes bond fears—AI rally lifts stocks despite 20-year yield peaks

The Nasdaq Composite surged to an all-time closing high on the back of massive tech momentum, shrugging off Treasury yields that hit their highest levels since 2002. Weak September jobs data fueled hopes of a Fed hold, lifting mega-cap AI plays higher despite broader recession concerns about persistently elevated borrowing costs.

Market SnapshotMidday
S&P 500
7,773.95
▲ +0.66%
Nasdaq
27,477.31
▲ +1.05%
Dow Jones
51,267.90
▲ +0.18%
10Y Yield
5.31%
▲ +3 bps
WTI Crude
$89.20
▼ -2.10%
Bitcoin
$85,707.63
▼ -0.13%
VIX
15.51
▲ +1.31%
What to Watch

→ Fed's September FOMC minutes release Wednesday—critical for clarity on rate-hike path as 10-year yields soar to 2002 levels

→ Earnings season kicks off this week with Constellation Brands, Levi Strauss, PepsiCo, Delta Air Lines reporting

→ Jobless claims Thursday and University of Michigan sentiment Friday—economic data to determine if yields can hold gains or retreat

Market data may be delayed  ·  For informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice.
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