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Wall Street Drops as Treasury Yields Rise
Wall Street falls off record highs as Treasury yields climb, sparking inflation fears.
In brief
Wall Street falls off record highs as Treasury yields climb, sparking inflation fears. Wall Street closed lower after Treasury yields hit a 24-year high, raising inflation concerns and triggering a market downturn. Originally reported by mint.
Wall Street Closes Lower
Wall Street closed lower on Wednesday as Treasury yields climbed, ending off record highs.
Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year High
US 30-year Treasury yield reached a 24-year high, sparking inflation worries and debt concerns.
Oil Prices Surge
Brent crude briefly exceeded $100 per barrel due to Iran war-related supply fears.
Fed Minutes Show Division
Federal Reserve minutes revealed disagreements over the rationale for the recent interest rate hike.
SpaceX Shares Fall
SpaceX shares dropped after reports of a $40 billion financing push for Nvidia chip purchases.
Market Indices Drop
S&P 500 lost 17.78 points to 7,801.15, Nasdaq fell 66.50 points to 27,533.39, and Dow dropped 355.91 points.
Market Reaction
Investors sought relief as oil prices dropped following the International Energy Agency's oil release agreement.
The big picture
Wall Street closed lower after Treasury yields hit a 24-year high, raising inflation concerns and triggering a market downturn.
