February 20, 2026 at 11:58AM
US Supreme Court ruling overturning Trump nudges up stocks, could spook bond vigilantes
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidating President Trump’s tariffs boosted stock markets modestly, as investors cheered a lighter protectionist stance.
The decision reignited concerns about the federal government’s mounting deficits and debt, prompting wary investors to reassess fiscal risk.
These dynamics raised the prospect of renewed bond vigilance, with potential Treasury yield pressures as traders reevaluate the government’s fiscal trajectory.