Bond News Today — October 31, 2026
Has the tech bubble burst? Why the Nasdaq’s rough ride looks eerily like 2000. and more — today's bond signal.
The recent selloff in tech stocks has investors reminiscing about the early 2000s, with some drawing parallels between the current market volatility and the bursting of the dot-com bubble. The Nasdaq is leading the decline, sparking concerns that the tech sector may be due for a correction. This shift out of tech and into other assets is being felt across financial markets, with implications for investors in stocks and bonds alike.
In a potentially brighter spot for fixed-income investors, the Treasury Department has announced a new Series I bond rate of 5.51% for the next six months, making these savings bonds more attractive to those seeking a low-risk investment. Additionally, one strategist who previously recommended shorting Big Tech debt is now seeing value in the sector's yields, suggesting that bonds may be worth considering for investors looking to navigate the current market uncertainty. Meanwhile, broader market trends suggest that investors may be positioning for a post-election rally, regardless of the outcome.
Today's signal:
• Has the tech bubble burst? Why the Nasdaq’s rough ride looks eerily like 2000. (marketwatch.com)
• The selloff in tech stocks is shifting into overdrive (marketwatch.com)
• You can expect the stock market to rally no matter who wins on Election Day (marketwatch.com)
• Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 5.51% for the next six months (cnbc.com)
• This strategist correctly recommended shorting Big Tech debt last year. Now he says the yields make it attractive. (marketwatch.com)
• This Halloween, are king-sized candy bars a better deal than fun-sized ones? (marketwatch.com)