US equity markets advanced despite a divided Federal Reserve, with three officials favoring a rate hike while the Chair's comments left uncertainty about future moves. The Treasury yield curve steepened sharply, pushing the 30-year yield to its highest level since 2007, signaling market expectations for a possible September rate increase. The S&P 500 rebounded 1.1% after two weeks of declines, though tech stocks showed mixed results as investors seek proof that AI investments will boost earnings. Meanwhile, oil prices fell amid ongoing geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz, and REITs underperformed due to rising long-term yields despite strong earnings and positive guidance from many real estate sectors.
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