Wall Street Rally Builds As AI Optimism And Falling Treasury Yields Strengthen Confidence

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Stocks are back near record highs as falling yields, strong consumer spending, and AI-driven optimism lift confidence. Valuations remain elevated, but improving CAPE measures and broad market strength support sentiment even as inflation stays above target.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:03Stocks are back near record levels as optimism about the artificial intelligence boom

00:06and improving economic conditions drive renewed confidence, according to the Wall Street Journal.

00:12Valuations remain high, but measures such as the excess CAPE yield have improved since January

00:18as falling treasury yields boosted the relative appeal of equities.

00:21Investors are encouraged by steady consumer spending, resilient unemployment claims,

00:25and strong holiday sales despite slower job growth.

00:29Analysts expect tech companies to post strong results in 2026 as they continue investing

00:34heavily in AI infrastructure.

00:37Broader market strength is also evident with the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500 Equal Weight

00:42Index both near record highs.

00:44One risk is that inflation remains at 2.8% above the Federal Reserve's target, raising concerns

00:50about future rate cuts under Trump's appointees.

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