Stocks wobble but no sign of broad panic as yields surge, Reuters finds
Reuters reports that, even as the 10-year Treasury yield rose toward 5%, stocks have so far not experienced a panic selloff—an important read on market resilience heading into central-bank decisions.
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Index performance: S&P 500 sits less than 3% below its August record high despite higher yields.
Investor behavior: Buying on dips driven by expectations of AI-driven profit growth.
Caveat: Analysts warn the calm could change if yields sustain higher levels.
Cross-asset link: Rising yields increase borrowing costs and could pressure valuations if sustained.
Signal: The lack of panic suggests investors still see growth opportunities offsetting rate risks.
Watchlist: Persistence of yield moves and upcoming Fed communications could shift sentiment quickly.