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Markets declined as fears of a prolonged war with Iran lifted oil, inflation expectations, and the 10-Year yield, pushing rate-sensitive growth stocks into correction territory.
Interest rate traders have largely priced out 2026 Fed cuts, reinforcing a higher-for-longer outlook as persistent inflation remains the dominant macro risk.
Energy stocks led gains on rising oil prices, while Industrials and select Basic Materials names showed strength to end the week.

US 10-Year Treasury Rises to 9-Month High on Inflation Fears

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Inflation Fears Return as Nasdaq Enters Correction

Waning investor sentiment pushed markets lower this week as expectations shifted toward a more prolonged conflict with Iran, extending well beyond the initial four- to six-week timeline projected by the White House. Rising geopolitical risk has reignited inflation concerns, driving oil prices back toward $100 per barrel and lifting the 10-Year Treasury (US10Y) yield above 4.40%, its highest level since July, when the pause on reciprocal tariffs ended. Higher rates and inflation fears have weighed heavily on growth stocks, with the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) entering correction territory, down roughly 10% from recent highs.

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