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- Stocks Snap Back: Broad Rally Lifts C, S and I FundsU.S. stocks staged their best day in months on Monday, bouncing back from last week's AI-driven selloff as oil prices dropped and nearly every sector gained. The rebound was broad, with more than five stocks rising for every one that fell, which lifted the C, S and I Funds and gave the L Funds a solid day. The G and F Funds stayed mostly flat, as expected for a quieter corner of the market.
- Stocks bounce back from AI sell-off, but bond yields jump on hot jobs dataMarkets steadied Friday after Thursday's steep AI-driven sell-off wiped out about $3 trillion in stock value. Chipmakers led a rebound in U.S. stocks even as a much stronger-than-expected jobs report pushed bond yields higher on rising bets for a December Fed rate hike. Overseas markets lagged, with European shares still falling as they caught up to Thursday's tech-driven rout.
- Tech-led selloff hits stocks hard; bonds and G Fund stay steadyU.S. stocks had their worst day since the April 2025 tariff shock, as a sharp reversal in AI and technology shares wiped out Wednesday's post-election rally. Smaller companies and international markets tied to tech fell too, while bond prices rose as investors sought safety.
- Election clarity sparks a broad market rally across TSP fundsStocks surged worldwide Wednesday after Democrats won control of Congress, with investors cheering political certainty and a sharp drop in oil prices tied to hopes for an Iran war resolution. Bond yields fell as the election outcome eased worries about government borrowing, and a weaker dollar gave international stocks an extra lift.
- Chip stocks rebound on Election Day, but bonds and overseas markets slipU.S. large and small company stocks edged higher Tuesday as semiconductor names bounced back, even though more individual stocks fell than rose. Bonds lost ground as strong job openings data raised expectations the Federal Reserve could keep rates higher for longer, and overseas markets dropped sharply on tech selling and election-related jitters.
- Tech slide dents C Fund as falling oil lifts bondsU.S. stocks were choppy as large technology and chip companies pulled back on worries about AI spending, even though most individual stocks in the S&P 500 actually rose. Oil prices tumbled sharply on hopes for U.S.-Iran talks, which helped push bond yields lower, while investors braced for a busy week of elections, earnings, and jobs data.
- AI Jitters Spark Tech Selloff, Lift Bonds on Oct. 30Stocks dropped sharply on Friday as disappointing earnings from Amazon and Intel deepened worries that spending on artificial intelligence may be outpacing its payoff. The selloff was concentrated in technology and communication-services companies, while bonds rallied as investors sought safety, pulling Treasury yields to one-month lows.
- Tech Wobbles, Small Caps Shine as Fed Holds SteadyMarkets spent Thursday digesting the Fed's Wednesday decision to hold interest rates steady, plus a wave of Big Tech earnings. Large-company stocks dipped as Alphabet's disappointing results rattled tech names, while smaller U.S. companies and bonds gained on cooler-than-expected inflation data.
- Fed holds rates steady, stocks rise again; I Fund jumps on chip earningsU.S. stocks notched a third straight winning day after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, with the S&P 500 and Dow both edging higher. Bonds slipped as Treasury yields ticked up, while international stocks got a lift from a blockbuster earnings report out of South Korea.
- Stocks Climb Again Ahead of Fed Decision and Big Tech EarningsU.S. and international stocks rose for a second straight day on October 27, led by chip and technology names, as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's policy meeting and a wave of corporate earnings. Bonds were little changed as Treasury yields edged slightly higher.
- Stocks rally on AI optimism as Brazil shock rattles overseas marketsU.S. stocks climbed broadly Monday as excitement over Anthropic's IPO filing reignited enthusiasm for AI-related companies, while falling oil prices added to the positive mood. Bond yields barely moved ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting. Overseas, a surprise election result in Brazil sent shockwaves through global markets, even as most of Europe traded higher.
- Stocks Slide as AI Spending Worries and Oil Prices Weigh on MarketsU.S. and international stocks fell Friday, capping a volatile week driven by fears that AI-related spending may be cooling and by rising oil prices. Bond yields ticked back up after a sharp drop earlier in the week, as investors weighed inflation risks from pricier oil against safe-haven demand tied to global bond market jitters.
- Tech slide and oil spike drive stocks down, bonds up sharplyThursday was a risk-off day across markets. Fears about heavy AI spending by big tech companies, a jump in oil prices tied to Middle East tensions, and renewed worries about France's government debt pushed stock prices lower while sending investors into the relative safety of U.S. government bonds.
- Tech earnings spark a third straight rally for stocksU.S. stocks rose for a third day in a row, led by tech and growth names after strong earnings reignited enthusiasm for AI-related spending. Bond yields were mostly calm during the day but ticked up late on Middle East headlines, while international markets were mixed.
- Stocks Rise on Earnings Cheer; Small-Caps Lead the PackU.S. stocks climbed Monday into Tuesday as strong corporate earnings and falling oil prices outweighed lingering worries about AI stock valuations. Smaller companies outperformed large ones by a wide margin, while bond yields eased after weak housing data and retreating oil prices.
- Tech Rebounds, Europe Wobbles: TSP Funds Mostly Edge HigherStocks bounced back Monday as chip and AI names recovered some of last week's steep losses, though gains were narrow and many other stocks slipped. Overseas, political unrest in France rattled markets and pushed the dollar up, while U.S. bond yields rose again after last week's rally.
- Tech Slide Drags Stocks Lower; Bonds Gain on Safe-Haven DemandU.S. stocks fell sharply as an eighth straight day of chipmaker losses and worries about AI-related debt spread across markets. A surge in oil prices tied to Middle East tensions and hotter-than-expected inflation data added to the jitters, even as the Fed's Kevin Warsh signaled no rush to raise rates. Bonds found some support late in the week as investors sought safety from the stock selloff.
- Stocks Reverse Higher as Yields Sink After Chip ScareMarkets whipsawed on Thursday: a global sell-off in chip stocks and a hot inflation report initially pushed shares lower, but U.S. stocks clawed back as Treasury yields tumbled and fears about AI-related borrowing eased. By the close, large and small U.S. companies had posted gains, while overseas markets were mixed after a rough overnight session in Asia.
- Hot inflation report sparks worst stock selloff since JulyA stronger-than-expected September inflation reading rattled markets on Wednesday, reviving fears the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again at its late-October meeting. Stocks posted their worst day since July, led down by a deepening selloff in chipmakers, while bonds actually gained as investors sought safety by the end of the day.
- Chip sell-off hits small caps and overseas stocks; bonds gain as yields dipU.S. stocks were mostly flat to slightly lower Tuesday as a global slide in memory-chip stocks and soft bank earnings reactions offset otherwise steady trading. Treasury yields eased after oil prices fell, which helped bond prices, while small-cap and international stocks took the biggest hits from chip-sector weakness.
- Stocks Rally to End Volatile Week as Yields Keep ClimbingU.S. stocks bounced back Friday to cap a choppy week, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all posting gains. Underneath the rally, Treasury yields kept climbing on inflation worries tied to high energy prices, and a strong U.S. dollar created a headwind for overseas holdings even as European markets had a strong day.
- Chip worries and oil spike pull stocks lower; bonds hold steady gainsU.S. stocks fell for a second day as oil prices jumped on Middle East tensions and doubts about AI-related revenue spooked tech investors. Bond yields eased after initially rising on hawkish Fed comments, helping the F Fund post a solid gain. Overseas markets struggled too, with a stronger dollar weighing on the I Fund.
- Rising Yields Pull Stocks Back From Record HighsU.S. and international stocks pulled back from recent record highs as Treasury yields jumped, oil prices pushed toward $100 a barrel, and investors digested the Fed's September meeting minutes. Smaller U.S. companies and international stocks fell more sharply than large U.S. companies, while bonds ended nearly flat after a round-trip in interest rates.
- Stocks Rally on Rate Hopes, Bonds Slip as Yields Stay HighU.S. and international stocks gained Monday as a softer jobs report cooled expectations for another Fed rate hike this month, while tech megacaps pushed the S&P 500 near record territory. Bonds slipped as long-term Treasury yields stayed elevated near 5.25%, even with the weaker labor data.
- Weak Jobs Report Lifts Stocks, Still Pressures BondsA much weaker than expected September jobs report pushed stocks higher on Friday as investors bet the Fed will hold rates steady this month. Bonds stayed under pressure for the week even as yields eased on the day, and the dollar weakened, which gave international stocks an extra lift.
- Global bond-yield jitters hit Europe hard, but U.S. stocks shake it offA fresh spike in government bond yields around the world rattled markets on October 1, driven by Middle East tensions, UK fiscal worries, and heavy debt issuance from AI companies. U.S. stocks managed a comeback as domestic Treasury yields eased and chip stocks rallied, but European markets took a much harder hit.
- Rising Treasury Yields Pressure Stocks and Bonds to End SeptemberStocks slipped on the last day of the third quarter as a late-session reversal wiped out early gains tied to softer-than-feared inflation data. Treasury yields kept climbing toward multi-decade highs, which weighed on bonds and added pressure to stocks, especially smaller companies and those overseas.
- Rising Treasury yields press stocks and bonds again on TuesdayU.S. stocks and bonds both slipped Tuesday as long-term Treasury yields kept climbing, with the 30-year yield hitting its highest level since 2002. Bank stocks were especially weak, while overseas markets were mixed and oil prices eased on hopes for calmer Middle East supply.
- Iran tensions spark oil surge, yields hit multi-decade highs, stocks slideRenewed U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher and sent Treasury yields to their highest levels in years, with the 10-year yield reaching 5.24%. That combination weighed on stocks and bonds alike, as inflation worries grew and traders raised bets on a possible Fed rate move in October.
- Stocks rally to end volatile week as yields, oil swing marketsU.S. and international stocks rose on Friday, closing out a bumpy week driven by surging Treasury yields and falling oil prices. The S&P 500 and Dow both gained, while Treasury yields hit their highest levels since the financial crisis before markets shrugged off the pressure late in the week.
- Bond Selloff Hits F & I Funds; Stocks Mostly SteadyThursday's action was mostly a bond story: Treasury yields surged to multi-decade highs as hot economic data, oil prices, and rising odds of another Fed rate hike pushed rates up sharply. That hurt the F Fund the most and weighed on international stocks through a stronger dollar, while U.S. large-company stocks ended nearly flat as hopes for easing Middle East tensions offset some of the rate worries.
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