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S&P 500 Snaps Losing Streak as Yield Relief Lifts Healthcare

James Nakamura
James NakamuraEquities Analyst
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Published August 20, 20262 min read
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The S&P 500 closed up 0.24% at 7,709.91 on Wednesday, snapping a three-session losing streak after the Treasury Department said it would double buyback operations for longer-dated bonds. The move pulled the 30-year Treasury yield down to 5.194% from Tuesday's 19-year high of 5.327%, and stocks followed the bond market higher.

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 rose 0.24% to 7,709.91, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.15% to 26,331.09, and the Dow added 0.23% to 53,467.34 on Wednesday, ending a three-day losing streak. The 30-year Treasury yield fell 13 basis points to 5.194% after the Treasury doubled long-bond buyback operations, easing pressure on rate-sensitive stocks. Healthcare (XLV) hit a record hig…

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