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The S&P 500 Got Cheaper While It Rallied. Here's What Bond Bears Are Missing

Sep 2, 2026 · 11:24 AM ET· updated 1h ago
The S&P 500 Got Cheaper While It Rallied. Here's What Bond Bears Are Missing

S&P 500 earnings grew 52% in the second quarter while Treasury yields rose past 5%. Why bond yields matter less than the market thinks.

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Why It Matters

Big companies in the S&P 500 made way more money than expected, even though borrowing costs (bond yields) went up. When a company earns more money, it can be worth more—so rising profits matter more than rising borrowing costs.

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