Short answer
Utilities rise when bond yields fall (their dividends look more attractive), when electricity demand surges (data centres, EVs), or in defensive market moves.
Why are utility stocks rising?
What happened
The Utilities Select Sector ETF (XLU) outperformed the S&P 500.
Why it happened
Utility stocks act like bond substitutes — falling yields lift them. The AI data-centre boom is also driving unprecedented electricity demand.
Why investors care
Utilities are a defensive sector — they hold up when others fall.
How it affects ordinary people
Higher electricity demand can eventually push up your bill.
FAQ
Are utilities boring?
Usually — but the AI power boom has made them one of the surprise winners of the last few years.
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