Stocks Decline for Fifth Consecutive Session as Bond Yields Surge

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But, like workers shedding the new year festivities and glumly marching back to the office, stocks lost their sheen, began tilting down and closed the session lower.lost 0.16%. Their loss on Thursday means the S&P and Nasdaq have closed lower for five consecutive sessions, their longest losing streaks since April.began to climb and, at 12 p.m. U.S. time, was close to touching 4.6%. That coincided with the time stocks began to decline: The S&P 500 lost around 60 points between 12 p.m.

Even though the 10-year yield eventually levelled off at the end of the day, persistently high yields are a threat to stocks because they represent a safer avenue where investors can stash their cash. When Treasurys can give a guaranteed 4.6% return, the risk of betting on stocks seems less attractive.

Treasurys might be even more appealing this year because analysts don't expect the S&P to return anywhere near its 23.31% surge in 2024. It's more likely to gain 9% in 2025, on a median basis, according to thechief multi-asset strategist, wrote in a Thursday note,"Hawkish pivot by the Fed prompts a further rise in yields, triggering what we call the Danger Zone."

That said, Kettner thinks the market choppiness now"should create attractive entry points given that fundamentals are still on a solid footing — we think will bring a proper Goldilocks backdrop."New Jersey

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