Decode Lab
An archive for explorers, chronicling the discoveries and insights from our ongoing journey.
September 2, 2026
Do Higher U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields Mean Lower S&P 500 Returns?
At the time of this analysis, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield had risen above 4.75%. But does a higher yield actually mean weaker short-term S&P 500 returns? We test this by separating the yield’s ab…
August 11, 2026
Does High CPI Really Weaken the S&P 500?
Higher inflation is often seen as a headwind for stocks. But does a high CPI reading actually mean weaker S&P 500 returns? This article tests that idea with data using FactDecode.