US Stock Express · October 06, 2026

The Nasdaq Hit a Record. So Why Are Bonds Flashing a Warning?

Beginner⏱ 4 min readStocks vs bonds

At 5.3%, a risk-free bond competes directly with stocks, and that limits how far valuations can stretch.

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