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US Stocks Mixed as Hormuz Deal Hopes Offset Bond Yield Surge
US stocks closed mixed on Thursday as hopes for US-Iran negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz supported markets against concerns over elevated bond yields. The Dow fell 0.3%, while the Nasdaq trimmed losses to finish slightly positive. Bond yields stabilized after a volatile week, and oil prices retreated as diplomatic progress reduced geopolitical risk.
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- US stocks closed mixed
- Dow Jones fell 0.3%
- S&P 500 closed near flat
- Nasdaq Composite trimmed losses to finish positive
- US and Iran explored a deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US equities closed mixed on Thursday as optimism over potential US-Iran negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz provided support against headwinds from elevated bond yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.3%, while the S&P 500 closed near flat, and the Nasdaq Composite trimmed losses to finish slightly positive. Investors pared losses after Reuters reported that US and Iranian negotiators were exploring a plan to end the Middle East conflict and restore shipping through the strategic waterway.
Bond markets stabilized after a volatile week that saw the 10-year yield reach its highest level since 2007 and the 30-year yield touch its highest since 2004. These elevated yields reflected persistent inflation concerns that had pressured equities throughout the week. Oil futures retreated from intraday highs but remained up over 3% as the reported diplomatic progress eased geopolitical risk premiums.
Market momentum was further supported by developments in US-China relations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US and China had agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, pushing the expiration date to January 10, 2027. Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the bilateral summit with conciliatory remarks on trade, signaling both nations' support for stability in the trading relationship. President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping and a planned dinner with top US tech CEOs remained focal points for market participants.
Corporate earnings and developments added volatility. Meta shares gained 4% following CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement of monetization plans for the company's Muse AI agent. Darden Restaurants declined after first-quarter results missed expectations. Oracle shares tumbled on a Bloomberg report that the company issued a force majeure notice for a New Mexico data center project. Argentine President Javier Milei, speaking at the Economic Club in New York, pitched his country's natural resources and unregulated AI environment to attract tech investment and data center development.
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Why This Matters
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz represent approximately 21% of global petroleum trade; any disruption affects energy costs worldwide and corporate margins. Elevated 10-year bond yields (highest since 2007) increase borrowing costs for companies and consumers, pressuring equity valuations. US-China trade truce extension to January 2027 affects tariff exposure for importers and supply chain planning across sectors. Corporate guidance misses (Darden) and project delays (Oracle) signal earnings pressure entering the quarter.
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