U.S. Stocks Rise as Treasury Yields Hit 19-Year High

Sep 26, 2026 01:55 (29d ago)

U.S. stocks finished higher on the 25th after a volatile session, with all four major indexes advancing.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 479 points, or 0.9%, to 51,829; the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each rose about 0.5%.
The 10-year Treasury yield briefly reached 5.228%, while falling oil prices and U.S.-Iran talks supported investor sentiment.

U.S. stocks overcame early-session volatility to finish higher on the 25th, capping a volatile week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 479 points, or 0.9%, to 51,829, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each gained about 0.5%. Retreating oil prices and progress in U.S.-Iran discussions supported sentiment, even as Treasury yields surged and markets reassessed Federal Reserve policy.