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Dow Jones edges up 0.1% to 51,231.64 amid volatile markets on October 8, 2026.
On October 8, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.1% to close at 51,231.64, despite market volatility. The S&P 500 declined by 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.3%, primarily due to a downturn in technology stocks. The bond market experienced fluctuations, with the 10-year Treasury yield reaching 5.36%, its highest level since 2002, before settling at 5.28%. Oil prices surged, with Brent crude topping $104 per barrel, influenced by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Key points
- Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at 51,231.64, up 0.1%.
- S&P 500 declines 0.5%, Nasdaq Composite falls 1.3% amid tech stock losses.
- 10-year Treasury yield reaches 5.36%, highest since 2002.
- Brent crude oil prices surge above $104 per barrel.
Sources
- How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 10/8/2026Associated Press · October 8, 2026
- Rising oil prices, falling technology stocks and reversing bond yields keep Wall Street unsettledAssociated Press · October 8, 2026
- Stocks Fall as Treasury Yields Hit New Highs: Stock Market TodayKiplinger · October 8, 2026
AI-generated from public news sources. Not financial advice.
