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Stocks braced for an expected Fed rate hike as oil prices and Treasurys continued to exert pressure.

The stock market picked a direction: down. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 500 points, or 1%, after oil prices and bond yields spiked. The S&P 500 fell 0.5%. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.6%. The move followed a jump in WTI crude oil futures, which rose 1.

The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.1%. “If you’re ever wondering what the major headlines driving markets are when you wake up, you can pretty much bank on it being interest rates and energy prices,” writes Bespoke Investment Group co-founder Paul Hickey. “This morning, it’s both again, but interest rates are getting the lede.”

Investors braced for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday and monitored the fallout from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's essay on AI safety fears.

Here's a check of the markets in the first few minutes of trading.

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note is still hovering just below 5%, pushed in different directions Monday by energy and stock markets. Treasury yields, which rise when bond prices fall, have been closely tracking oil prices, which were up again Monday. The 10-year yield was choppy Friday but ultimately ended the day higher after slightly warmer-than-expected inflation data reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve will vote to raise interest rates at its meeting Wednesday.

The CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI spooked markets, while investors monitored rising oil prices and an upcoming Fed rate decision.

Today's wholesale inflation data sets the stage for tomorrow's consumer price index release, with investors watching closely for signs inflation is spreading beyond energy. The producer price index rose as expected in August, which prompted a move lower in equities, intensified bond yield rises, and caused a jump in odds of a rate hike from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 dropped 0.6% while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.6%.

The ECB lifted some of its inflation forecasts and warned inflation is “set to remain well above target for an extended period.” Capital Economics described the ECB's latest language as “somewhat hawkish.” ECB decisions aren’t usually a major focus for U.S. investors, but the statement appeared to add fuel to the selloff in the U.S. Treasury market, which was already under pressure from higher oil prices.

Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday, tanking stocks. Despite today's moves, market volatility held relatively low. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.2%, or 627 points. The S&P 500 dropped 0.

The surprise on payrolls will “fan the flames of the global bond market sell-off that's been underway in recent months,” wrote Robin J. Brooks, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution on X. Inflation data for August, out next Friday, will be a bigger factor for interest rates. If inflation shows progress in cooling, the Fed could keep interest rates steady.

Stocks pulled back after the August jobs report came in strong. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 0.2%, or 129 points, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.2%. Tech stocks held onto modest gains with Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.

Treasury yields are on pace for a second consecutive daily decline, as markets trim odds of an interest rate increase this month to 50% from 63%. The drop in yields happens even as the factors driving them to recent highs remain in place.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played down concerns over the bond market selloff this week as benchmark Treasury yields top 4.8%. Here’ s what he said at a G-20 finance ministers’ gathering in Asheville, N.

Wall Street's historically worst month is under way as bond yield spikes and the continued rise in oil spooked investors. The Nasdaq Composite tumbled 1.3%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.7%. The Dow declined 0.

Stocks closed out August with solid gains and are now entering their historically weakest month.

The Fed’s closely-watched inflation gauge revealed prices were a bit higher than expected in July--bond traders don't like that. After taking a breather on Tuesday, bonds are selling off yet again. Yield were up across the board on Wednesday morning; both the 2-year and 10-year yield were up by around 0.

Treasury yields fall alongside oil prices as the U.S. increases sanctions on Iran. Crude futures fall 3% and Brent trades below $90. The WSJ Dollar Index gives away overnight gains and is flat, while Bitcoin briefly jumps above $80,000, amid growing concerns that Washington will tolerate high inflation and expanding fiscal deficits.

A make-or-break week for the stock market kicked off with another wave of chip stock selling. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5%. Ahead of Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings report on Wednesday, the iShares Semiconductor ETF was down again.

By Niket Nishant and Rae Wee Aug 20 (Reuters) - A bond market reprieve appeared to be fading on Thursday as U.S. government bonds sold off and kept stocks under pressure, with investors questioning

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 116 points, or 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.3%. A majority of Dow stocks actually closed higher, but shares of firms linked to the artificial intelligence trade weighed down the index.

Treasury yields are on pace for a weekly decline following signs of cooling inflation that bolster odds of a Fed hold, not hike, next month. Oil prices edge higher as the supply chain remains choked in the Middle East and the White House threatens Iran with more economic isolation.

Treasury yields and the dollar decline amid renewed hopes of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The WSJ Dollar Index slips 0.1% as the greenback weakens 0.6% against the yen. Nonfarm payrolls are due Friday and expected to increase to 85,000 from 57,000, according to a WSJ consensus.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Jul, 20 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts down around 1%, as investors weigh falling bond yields against a cooling housing backdrop. The US 10 year Treasury yield has slipped to about 4.5% after softer inflation readings. In plain terms, this means borrowing costs in financial markets are easing a little even as the debate over the Federal Reserve's next move continues. At the same time,...

Bond yields dropped sharply and Nasdaq futures climbed after a cooler-than-expected inflation report this morning. Futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 index rose, while those tied to the Dow industrials edged lower.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Jul, 9 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.8%, as investors react to a mix of higher borrowing costs and fresh inflation worries. The US 10 year Treasury yield is sitting near 4.58%, a 4 week high, which means mortgages, car loans and business borrowing could stay expensive. At the same time, one year US inflation expectations are at 3.7%, and a drop in US oil inventories is...

Treasury yields and the dollar slide as the U.S. economy creates fewer jobs than expected in June. The BLS reports jobs growth at 57,000, lower than WSJ consensus of 115,000. May's figure is revised down to 129,000 from 172,000, and April's to 148,000 from 179,000.

Bond yields dropped and stocks kept rising after the Federal Reserve’s benchmark inflation gauge matched expectations. The core personal expenditures price index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices and is watched closely by the central bank, rose at a 0.

Treasury yields cool down a little while the dollar rises as U.S.-Iran talks inch forward. Crude prices slip, as the U.S. cleared the way for Iran to sell oil in dollars, including to U.S. buyers, as part of the negotiations to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Treasury yields and the dollar rise amid tense negotiations in the Middle East. Oil prices decline as mediators say U.S.-Iran talks will continue this week, following a rocky start. The long disruption in global oil supplies, however, keeps inflation fears elevated.