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US stocks slip as oil prices, Treasury yields surge higher
Wall Street retreated as rising energy costs and climbing bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. Utilities and communications sectors led the market decline.
LSN Malaysia ·
US stock markets ended the session in negative territory as escalating oil prices and climbing Treasury yields prompted a broad-based selloff across major indices.
Nine of the 11 sectors within the S&P 500 recorded losses, with utilities bearing the brunt of the decline, falling 1.72%. The communications services sector followed closely behind with a 1.49% drop, reflecting investor caution amid the shifting economic landscape.
The dual headwinds of surging energy costs and rising bond yields have contributed to increased market volatility. Higher Treasury yields typically pressure equity valuations, particularly in sectors that rely heavily on cheaper borrowing costs for growth and operations.
The performance underscores ongoing concerns about inflationary pressures and monetary policy tightening, which continue to influence investment decisions across global markets. Investors remain focused on the trajectory of crude oil prices and interest rate expectations in coming trading sessions.