[Barclays Warns: U.S. Stocks Approaching 'Critical Point,' High Yields Diminish Stock Appeal] BlockBeats News, September 25, Barclays warned that the continuously rising bond yields are weakening the relative appeal of stocks. Currently, the additional returns offered by stocks compared to bonds are nearing multi-decade lows, and the U.S. stock market is approaching a 'critical point.' Barclays stated that although corporate earnings remain resilient and AI-driven growth continues to provide support, factors such as oil prices surpassing $100 per barrel and major global central banks tightening monetary policy again are increasing market risks. Barclays still maintains an 'overweight' rating on stocks but expects market volatility to persist ahead of the third-quarter earnings season, as investors focus on assessing how much higher bond yields the stock market can withstand. [Original Link]