S&P 500 hits record high as AI stocks defy bond slump

· Finance · United States

The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high as gains in artificial intelligence-linked technology stocks helped the benchmark overcome a slump in the bond market and elevated oil prices. The index returned to intraday record territory, with the 'Magnificent Seven' mega-cap tech names staging a comeback that re-energized a bull market threatened by rising bond yields and stubbornly high crude prices. The rally has become increasingly reliant on a handful of tech stocks, raising questions about its breadth and durability. The record close sets the tone for Asian markets, which look poised to take their cue from Wall Street as earnings season takes center stage. Elevated oil prices, however, threaten to keep interest rates and global bond yields higher for longer.

Why it matters：The narrow, tech-led record rally underscores the market's dependence on AI narratives, while high oil and bond yields could test whether the advance broadens or stalls.

Key points

  • The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high on Tuesday.
  • The 'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks led the comeback.
  • Rising bond yields and high crude oil prices remain headwinds.

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