Today's Recap · Thursday, September 24, 2026
Stocks Fade, Yields Push to New Highs
The major indexes close lower while Treasury yields climb and volatility jumps.
The big picture. U.S. stocks end lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.4%, the Nasdaq Comp. down 0.7%, the Dow Jones down 0.5%, and the Russell 2000 down 0.4%.
The move comes as Treasury yields keep climbing. The 10-year Treasury closes at 5.125% and the 30-year Treasury at 5.42%, its highest level since 2004, according to CNBC Markets.
Sector performance is mixed but mostly red. Energy rises 1.4% and Health gains 1.0%, while Tech falls 1.2% and Materials drops 0.8%.
Crypto also sells off. Bitcoin falls 0.9% to $83,601.7, Ethereum loses 1.1% to $2,654.5, and the total crypto market cap drops 4.9% to $2.8T.