U.S. stocks ended mixed Thursday as markets digested the Houseâs narrow approval of President Trumpâs massive tax-and-spending package.
The S&P 500 dipped 0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.28%.
The legislationâprojected by the Congressional Budget Office to add nearly $4 trillion to the federal deficitâincludes sweeping tax cuts and increased military spending.
It passed the House by a single vote after last-minute revisions, including expanded deductions for state and local taxes, aimed at swaying conservative lawmakers. The bill now heads to the Senate.
Another spike in Treasury yields tempered investor sentiment. The 30-year bond briefly rose above 5.16%âits highest level since 2023âbefore easing.
The benchmark 10-year yield also pulled back slightly to 4.55%.Â
Analysts said weak demand at Wednesdayâs 20-year bond auction fueled the earlier sell-off in Treasurys, while concerns about debt sustainability persist.
âShort term, the tax bill is good for the economy,â said Argent Capitalâs Jed Ellerbroek. âBut in the longer term, it adds to the deficit, and thatâs bad for markets.â
Bitcoin (BTC) extended its massive rally, trading above $111,000, amid optimism over Senate progress on stablecoin regulation and anticipation surrounding a Trump donor event attended by major crypto holders.
Bitcoinâs rally sparked limited excitement among derivatives traders compared to past bull runs. Analysts noted that spot market demand, not speculation, drove the gains, with long/short ratios and liquidations indicating moderate bullish sentiment.