But as yields retreated lower from their 16-highs before hovering above 5% for an extended period of time and the S&P 500 stayed afloat above 4,200, Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett believes we've found resistance in the current bond-driven dynamic.
Importantly Hartnett notes other headwinds haven't derailed the market amid the bond yield concerns. Recent economic data has displayed the preferred Goldilocks characteristics of not being too "hot" or too "cold." The September jobs reportwith job additions but also that wages increases are easing, indicating the consumer's willingness to pay for higher prices could be weakening.
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