# U.S. Markets Rise on Sector Strength

> U.S. stocks climb as health care and real estate lead broad market gains.
- Title: U.S. Markets Rise on Sector Strength · Edward Jones | Shortify
- Summary: U.S. stocks climb as health care and real estate lead broad market gains. U.S. equity markets closed higher Tuesday with health care and real estate driving…
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- Source: Edward Jones — https://edwardjones.com/us-en/market-news-insights/stock-market-news/daily-market-recap
- Author: Brian Therien
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us stock market, health care, real estate, treasury yields, job openings, housing starts, business, finance
## Markets close higher
U.S. equity markets ended higher Tuesday with broad sector participation led by health care and real estate.
## Bond yields decline
The 10-year Treasury yield nears 5.11% as investors scale back expectations for a Fed rate hike later this month.
## Hiring slows but remains healthy
U.S. private employers added 18,500 jobs weekly for four weeks ended October 3, down from 26,000 previously.
## Housing starts weaken
Privately owned housing starts fell to 1.22 million in September, below estimates of 1.30 million.
## Key takeaway

U.S. equity markets closed higher Tuesday with health care and real estate driving gains amid lower Treasury yields and stable job market.