US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5.7% as Brent Crude Climbs Above $104
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The US 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.7%, marking its highest level in 24 years. The Wall Street Journal reported that Brent crude is trading above $104 a barrel as selling pressure intensifies across the bond market.
Persistent inflation concerns and tight energy supplies are driving the surge in yields, which has created downward pressure on equity markets. The jump to multi-decade highs in long-term borrowing costs reflects a significant shift in macro sentiment as of October 8, 2026.
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Update: Dow futures crashed 482 points or 0.94%, while Nasdaq 100 futures lost 0.83% ahead of the October 8, 2026 market open. In corporate news, PepsiCo cut its profit forecasts despite beating expectations, while Applied Digital shares rose following a significant jump in revenue.
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Update: U.S. stock futures declined on October 8, 2026, pressured by significant volatility within the artificial intelligence sector. This downturn coincided with the sustained rise in oil prices, further dampening investor appetite for high-risk assets.