Dow Jumps 470 Points, Stocks Notch Weekly Gains Despite Yield Surge — SkimNews
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- Dow jumped more than 470 points on Friday, September 25, 2026, capping a winning week for U.S. equities.
- Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all rose on September 25, 2026, locking in weekly gains even as Treasury yields surged.
- Treasury yields climbed sharply during the week, a headwind that stocks overcame to finish higher across all three major indices.
- Oil prices swung throughout the week, adding a second layer of volatility alongside the Treasury yield surge.
Why it matters: The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closing higher on September 25, 2026 — with the Dow up more than 470 points — shows equities absorbed a simultaneous Treasury yield surge and volatile oil prices, a backdrop that has historically pressured risk assets. Investors holding index funds or equity-heavy portfolios gained on the week despite the rate-sensitive headwind.
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