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S&P 500 flat in February 2026 as U.S. treasury rates drop below 4 percent and market volatility intensifies, Aswath Damodaran observes

S&P 500 flat in February 2026 as U.S. treasury rates drop below 4 percent and market volatility intensifies, Aswath Damodaran observes
S&P 500 flat as rates fall

The S&P 500 ended February 2026 largely unchanged, but volatility beneath the surface signaled deeper market challenges.

Aswath Damodaran noted a significant shift as U.S. treasury rates dipped below 4 percent for the first time since October 2024. He also pointed to emerging concerns over pitfalls in the AI sector, highlighting that the positive narrative surrounding artificial intelligence is encountering greater scrutiny.

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