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Treasury Yields May Cool Down, Supporting Equity Valuations Amid AI and Energy Pressures

Oct 8, 2026, 3:57 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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If real yields retreat as suggested, discount rates for equities decline, supporting P/E multiples and potential S&P 500 gains. Historically, periods of falling real yields amid macro uncertainty have correlated with multi-sector stock rallies, though energy pressures can introduce volatility.

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David Zervos argues that real yields are extremely high but could move lower, potentially easing pressure on stocks. With 10-year and 30-year yields near 24-year highs and Fed hike expectations persisting, the S&P 500 may benefit if yields retreat while energy-price dynamics and AI capex shape near-term earnings power.

Yields surged to multidecade highs, pressuring borrowing costs. Zervos sees room for real yields to retreat.
Fed raised rates last month; December hike odds above 80% per CME.
AI spending boosts real yields; energy shock adds near-term pressure.
Global yield increases aren’t U.S.-specific; U.S. outperforms peers.
Yields could ease once energy shock resolves; Brent crude up about 38% since conflict start.

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