Nvidia Hits Record as Treasury Yields Reach 24-Year High
Nvidia and the Nasdaq are reaching records even as the 10-year Treasury yield climbs to its highest level in 24 years. AI optimism is winning for now, but next week’s earnings season could determine whether profits can justify the rally while long-term rates remain elevated.
Oil Shock Sends Treasury Yields to 20-Year High
Oil-driven inflation fears pushed long-term Treasury yields to multi-decade highs before a Strait of Hormuz diplomacy headline suddenly reversed crude and helped stocks recover. Now the focus shifts to whether oil stays elevated — and what next week’s inflation and jobs data mean for the rate outlook.
Strong Economy Sends Stocks Lower as Fed Hike Risk Rises
The strongest U.S. growth signal in more than five years sent Treasury yields higher and stocks lower as investors increased expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike. Now attention turns to the next inflation report and whether it strengthens the case for another move in October.
Nvidia's $500B AI War Chest as Oil Surges | Aug 11, 2026
Nvidia lined up more than $500 billion from six Wall Street giants for AI data centers, and the stock fell anyway on circular financing concerns. Crude surged roughly 5% as Hormuz talks stalled, the 10-year yield topped 4.7%, and September rate hike odds moved to roughly even ahead of Wednesday's CPI.