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US stocks enter seasonally strong Q4 with bond yields, AI spending in focus
Economic Times 1 hr ago·5 Oct 2026, 4:48 am
US stocks enter Q4 with strong seasonal support, but rising Treasury yields, elevated valuations and heavy AI spending create risks. The S&P 500’s direction will hinge on earnings, Federal Reserve policy, AI capital expenditure and November’s midterm elections, as investors weigh further gains against potential market volatility and correction risks.
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