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Bond Rally and Rate Stabilization Bets Point to Near-Term S&P 500 Support

Oct 2, 2026, 6:46 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Bond rally and rate-reversal bets reduce discount rates, support equity valuations, and could spark a short-term S&P 500 rally if yields pull back and utilities stabilize.

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The U.S. bond market firmed Thursday as TLT rallied intraday, while notable options flows in XLU and a large SOFR futures spread hint that traders expect rates to stabilize or reverse. If rate pressure eases and utilities pull back less, equities—particularly the S&P 500—could see short-term upside ahead of the key jobs report.

U.S. bond market firmed; TLT posted its best intraday rally in a month.
XLU options surged; a $1 million wager bets utilities stop falling.
SOFR futures see a large call spread betting rate reversals.
Volume spikes hint bets on rate stabilization ahead of jobs data.
10-year yield surge beyond 5.3% reversed into a rally before retreat.

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