{
  "id": 11288279,
  "title": "Global stocks waver as bond yields rise and oil tops $100",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/global-stocks-waver-as-bond-yields-rise-and-oil-tops-100",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-01T21:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/257125/business/global-stocks-waver-as-bond-yields-rise-and-oil-tops-100"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Global stock markets are experiencing fluctuations as bond yields rise and oil prices surpass $100, according to reports on Thursday. The S&P 500 saw a slight decline of 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 188 points, or 0.4%. The Nasdaq composite remained nearly unchanged. Losses were more pronounced in Europe, with stock indexes falling 1.7% in London and 1.6% in Paris. This decline came after bond yields surged significantly overnight, reaching a peak of 5.53% for the 10-year UK government bond before decreasing to 5.37% and then rising again. High yields can slow down the economy by making borrowing more expensive for everyone and negatively impacting stock and investment prices. This upward trend in yields is attributed to concerns over high inflation, rising oil prices, and the perception of a robust US economy. The US economy continues to display strength, as fewer workers filed for unemployment benefits, and the country's growth in the spring exceeded previous estimates. Manufacturing growth also remained strong in September, but increases in prices accelerated, which could contribute to further inflation pressure. The 10-year Treasury yield neared 5.34% following the manufacturing report, its highest level since 2002 and up from under 5% just a week prior. High yields pose challenges for real-estate owners, as they increase borrowing costs and may prompt investors seeking income to shift from real-estate stocks to bonds. This led to a 0.8% decline in real-estate stocks within the S&P 500, with BXP, an office building owner, falling 1.7%. However, technology stocks managed to cushion losses, with Micron Technology delivering stronger quarterly profits than expected. The AI boom is driving demand for memory chips, benefiting Micron, which reported a 270% increase for the year, surpassing the S&P 500's 12% gain. Other AI-related stocks, such as Nvidia and Applied Materials, also benefited from Micron's optimism about sustained AI-related demand. Meanwhile, Accenture experienced a significant 20.3% increase after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly profits.",
  "summary": "AgenciesMore swings in the bond market are rattling stock markets around the world on Thursday and offsetting optimism that the artificial-intelligence industry can keep climbing.T...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}