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Stocks Supported by Lower Crude Prices and Bond Yields

10/4/2026

US stock indexes rose today as weakness in crude oil prices pushed bond yields lower, improving market sentiment.

The S&P 500 Index gained 0.61% to post a 1.5-week high, while the Nasdaq 100 Index climbed 1.33% to a 5-week high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.17%.

Investors also watched for a summit later this week between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with positive anticipation lifting equity markets.

The decline in energy costs provided a key tailwind for broader markets.

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