Stock futures are little changed after Nasdaq Composite posts fresh record: Live updates - CNBC
U.S. equities experienced a decline on Wednesday, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all falling, as Treasury yields rose. Investors are concerned about potential further interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, driven by strong economic growth and persistent inflationary pressures, particularly in the services sector.
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U.S. equities fell on Wednesday as Treasury yields marched higher amid concerns among investors that more interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve may be coming down the pike.
The S&P 500 dropped 0.75% to end at 7,706.03, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 1.13% to close at 26,936.04. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 352.10 points, or 0.68%, and settled at 51,511.59.
Declines in utilities and consumer discretionary stocks led the broader market's fall, shedding more than 1% each.
Equities were weighed down by an increase in Treasury yields, which jumped after the latest purchasing managers' index readings came in hot . The yield on the 10-year Treasury note reached 5.135%, its highest level since July 2007. It also saw its biggest one-day move since April 7, 2025. The 2-year Treasury note yield hit its highest level since May 2024 at 4.947%.
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