Major U.S. indices declined as rising bond yields and inflation fears halted the recent tech rally, despite gains in cybersecurity stocks like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks.
S&P 500 down 0.55% as Treasury yields spike to 19-year high.
Nasdaq Composite down 0.91% as tech-led rally halts.
Dow Jones down 0.54% amid broad market decline.
Gold down 1.88% to $4,283.13 as yields rise.
CrowdStrike rallied as investors focused on AI safety role.
Palo Alto Networks rallied alongside cybersecurity stocks on AI safety focus.
KB Home beat earnings but warned of difficult housing market conditions, causing shares to slip.
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U.S. equities retreated mid-session as a spike in Treasury yields to 19-year highs dampened investor sentiment. The S&P 500 fell 0.55% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.91%, while strong business activity data fueled concerns over potential Federal Reserve rate hikes in October.
Stocks are under pressure due to a significant spike in Treasury yields, rising inflation concerns, and strong business activity data that increases the likelihood of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.