"While stocks started as if it were going to be another risk-off day, they turned positive by late morning, and all the indices ended the day modestly higher. With a trove of economic data on the way, and fourth-quarter earnings all but over, the unofficial earnings season will close when Walmart reports after the bell on Thursday. You can bet that all eyes will be focused on the upcoming data,"
"Yields were slightly higher across the curve as sellers swooped in to take some profit after a solid move higher for the Treasury market last week. With yields on some Treasury debt at their lowest of the year, it has become clear that the safe-haven allure of government bonds has been the major theme for 2026, at least so far. The 30-year-long bond closed at 4.69%, while the benchmark 10-year note was last seen at 4.06%."
Stocks began the holiday-shortened week weak but turned positive by late morning, with all major indices ending modestly higher. The Nasdaq remains under pressure after closing down for the fifth straight week, while the Dow and S&P posted small gains. Treasury yields ticked higher as some sellers took profits following last week’s rally, though long-term yields remain near year lows. Oil and natural gas prices declined amid easing Iran tensions and oversupply concerns, with Brent, WTI, and natural gas all lower. Gold and silver fell early in the week amid profit-taking and short selling.
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